Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Debt-Confirmation Handwritten Letter – Lvov, 1539

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Letter handwritten by Moszko Rabinowicz, a Jew of Medzibezh, addressed to Mr. Piotr Niski and his partner. Lvov, August 28 1539.
Rabinowicz confirms that he owes 22 Zloti and 1 Grosz. Rabinowicz undertakes to return the debt in cash on the date agreed upon and signed in Hebrew – "Moshe ben HaKodesh Rabbi Yitzchak", with wax-seal [not preserved]. Leaf 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Folding-marks and stains. From the collection of Prof. Shimon Abramsky.
Central European Jewry
Central European Jewry