Letter handwritten and signed by R. Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, the Chazon Ish. [Bnei Brak, ca. 1940s].
Novellae on laws pertaining to divorce. Approx. 20 lines in the actual handwriting of the Chazon Ish. The last 3 lines before the signature were written in a different handwriting, presumably by the copyist (possibly R. Shimon Yuzuk). A penciled inscription at the top of the letter advises that it was addressed to his disciple and editor of his writings, R. Shimon Yuzuk [1916-1993, served as dayan in the Rabbinical Beit Din of Petach Tikva and in his later years, as rabbi of Netanya], an outstanding and gifted Torah scholar who was a close disciple of the Chazon Ish, assisting him with the editing of his books.
This letter was printed in its entirety in Chazon Ish, part Even HaEzer (Hilchot Ishut, section 16).
[1] leaf, 23 cm. Approx. 23 handwritten lines (of which 20 are actually handwritten by the Chazon Ish). Good condition. Folding marks. Wear to the folds.