Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial

Letter of Recommendation from R. Akiva Sofer Rabbi of Pressburg – Jerusalem, 1953

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Letter handwritten, signed and stamped by R. Akiva Sofer Rabbi of Pressburg, author of Daat Sofer Jerusalem, Tevet 1953.
Recommendation to provide financial assistance for a Jew of distinguished lineage who fell ill, with blessings. Signed: "Akiva son of R. S.B. S.".
R. Akiva Sofer (1878-1960), author of Daat Sofer, grandson of the Ketav Sofer. Served as rabbi and dean of Pressburg for 33 years.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, small marginal open tears.
Rabbinic Letters
Rabbinic Letters