Manuscript, Halachic Responsum by the Maharam Schick – Chust, 1863

Manuscript, Halachic Responsum by the Maharam Schick – Chust, 1863
Manuscript (4 pages), halachic responsum (unsigned) in the handwriting of R. Moshe Schick Rabbi of Chust, known as the Maharam Schick. Chust, 1863.
Responsum on monetary laws concerning measures and weights, written in response to a question of R. Leib Ginzler of Siget.
The eminent Torah scholar R. Moshe Schick - Maharam Schick (1807-1879, Otzar HaRabbanim 15194), was one of the Chatam Sofer's illustrious disciples. He was exceptionally gifted, a luminary of his generation, a leader of Hungarian Jewry, a famous Rosh Yeshiva and forerunner in the struggle against the Reform movement. At the age of 14, he was accepted to the Chatam Sofer's yeshiva and quickly became one of its top students. He served in the rabbinate of Svätý Jur near Pressburg for many years, after which he officiated as Rabbi of Chust, where he established a large yeshiva and taught many illustrious disciples. He served in Chust until his death. He left behind a rich treasure of Torah writings, including Halachic responsa, homilies, and novellae on the Talmud and the 613 commandments.
[2] leaves, [4] written pages. 21 cm. Fair condition. Creases and wear. Tears to inner margins of leaves, affecting text. New fabric binding.
A letter of authorization handwritten and signed by R. Yitzchak Yeshaya Weiss appears on he front endpaper: "This is the handwriting of the Maharam Schick and is the responsum printed in the part of Choshen Mishpat Siman 30 with many variations".