Lot 227
Moses Montefiore – Handwritten Letter, 1846
Moses Montefiore, Handwritten and signed letter. [England], 1846.
The letter is entirely handwritten by Montefiore, in English, ending with his signature. Mentioned in the letter is Muhamad Ali, Ruler of Egypt, father of Ibrahim Pasha, who led the Egyptian armies during the conquest of Eretz Israel in 1831. 20.5X15.5 cm. Good condition. Post-stamp and ink-stamp. Stains and folding marks.