Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters

Handwritten Will – Rabbi Yeshaya Markowitz

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Sold for: $250
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Manuscript, Nachalat Yeshaya – last will and testament of Rabbi Yeshaya Markowitz. 1925-1928.
Five columns in square handwriting, paper glued upon cardboard and folded as hand-held fan.
On first column: “Zemer LaNefesh” [song for soul] – poetic song, with signature: “Composed through tears… 11 Tamuz 1925… Yeshaya son of Yitzchak HaLevi Markowitz”.
Will listed on following four columns. The writer requests that his sons observe Torah and Mitzvot, and signs: “Written in weakness and anguish, your loving father… 1925, Yeshaya…”.
Height of column: 33.5 cm. Good condition, stains and wear.
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