Handwritten recommendation for “scholar Rabbi Shimon son of Rabbi Pinchas” departing to England to study a trade: “From youth was inclined to contently work in tobacco industry…”. Tiberias, [second half of 19th century].
Signed: Rabbis of Tiberias, chief rabbi – Rabbi Yosef David Abulafia (with handwritten signature and stamp) [appointed as rabbi of Tiberias at age five!] and Rabbi Shlomo Rachamim Abulafia [stamp in form of his signature].
24X37 cm. leaf. Good condition, folding marks and several tears.