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Lot 372

Yam Shel Shlomo – Signatures and Dedications, The Chatam Sofer's Disciples

Yam Shel Shlomo, on Tractate Yom Tov (Beitza). Offenbach, 1718. Owner's inscription signed by Rabbi Mordechai Sofer [Pressburg]. A signed dedication by his son Rabbi Chaim Sofer [Machane Chaim] "For my master Rabbi Avraham Ulman … Chaim Sofer". Signatures of Rabbi Mordechai Ulman and more inscriptions and signatures.
Rabbi Mordechai Efraim Fishel Sofer ((1746-1843), a disciple of the Chatam Sofer, taught Torah in Pressburg, taught the Ktav Sofer and his brother the Michtav Sofer. His son Rabbi Chaim Sofer (1822-1886), disciple of the Chatam Sofer, served in the rabbinate of Munkach and of Budapest. Wrote Machane Chaim.
Rabbi Avraham Ulman Rabbi of Lackenbach (1791-1849), a prominent Hungarian Torah genius, close associate of the Chatam Sofer and his son The Ktav Sofer. (See attached material).
50 leaves. 32.5 cm. Poor condition, heavy moth damage. Antique leather cover, damaged.