Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Letter Handwritten and Signed by Rabbi Chaim Amram, Author of MiTaam HaMelech

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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Amram, author of MiTaam HaMelech. [Mid-18th century / early 19th century].
Addressed to his dear friend Yitzchak. Written alternately in Hebrew and Ladino. The letter concerns monetary matters; R. Amram reproaches his friend for spending assets without the owner's knowledge.
With the calligraphic signature of R. Chaim Amram.
R. Chaim Amram (ca. 1759-1825), born in Safed, was raised in Damascus, where he became a leading Torah scholar, teaching many and serving on the Beit Din. In 1805, he settled in Safed. In his final years, he moved to Alexandria, Egypt, where he passed away. He is renowned for his many compositions, some of which remained in manuscript: MiTaam HaMelech (7 parts), Responsa Torei Zahav, Devar HaMelech on the Torah, Nora Tehillim on Tehillim, several Talmudic works, and more.
[1] leaf. 19 cm. Good condition. Some stains.


PLEASE NOTE: Item descriptions were shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.

Sephardic Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Documents
Sephardic Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Documents