Leaf of novellae on Talmudic topics (two written pages), handwritten by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Rabbi of Liska (Olaszliszka).
Novellae on the topic of Kotevet HaGasa (measurement equivalent to a plump date). Autograph, with minor emendations and deletions. Published in his book HaYashar VehaTov (Munkacs, 1880. Talmudic novellae, leaf 15).
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Friedman, rabbi of Liska (1798-1874), a leading Hungarian rebbe, from the first generation of the Chassidic movement in Hungary. A disciple of the Yismach Moshe, Rebbe Shalom of Belz, Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, Rebbe Meir of Premishlan and the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. He was renowned as a wonder-worker, and people flocked to him from all over the country to receive his blessings. He authored Ach Pri Tevua, HaYashar VehaTov, and others. His illustrious disciple was R. Yeshaya of Kerestir, who used to sign: "Who was the close attendant of the pious rabbi of Liska".
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 25.5 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears.