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LOT 489:
Letter and $10 attached - Given by the Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch, 1964
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Sold for: $2,200
Start price:
$
600
Estimated price:
$1,000 - $2,000
Auction house commission:
22%
VAT: On commission only
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Letter from the Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch - typewritten with additions with his handwriting and signature. The Admor attached a $10 bill which was given from the holy hands of the Admor for the publishing expenses of his book.
The Admor writes to Rabbi Reuven after he received his book about Purim: 'I confirm that I received his letter and books, and it is timely - close to Purim when the Jews had light and gladness, joy and honor - literally, and all our sages' words regarding this - so it should be for us ...' His signature is in the margins of the letter.
The Admor attached a $10 bill and in his handwriting, added, 'enclosed for shipping expenses' In the upper portion of the bill, the recipient wrote: 'Received from the Admor of Lubavitch for the books.'
A letter from the grandson of the recipient of the letter and the $10 is enclosed, in which he confirms that his grandfather received the letter and the bill from the holy hands of the Admor.
The Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson [1902-1994] - Seventh Admor in the Lubavitch dynasty, served as Admor from Shevat 1951 until his passing, tremendous genius in all the Torah's treasures, and his fortress spread all over the world.
[1] leaf [letter] 22x15 cm. [1] $10 bill. The letter and the bill are in very fine condition.
