Rare: Large Manuscript of R. Amram Blum, Author of Beis Shearim - Original Manuscript.

Rare: Large Manuscript of R. Amram Blum, Author of Beis Shearim - Original Manuscript.

A complete large manuscript handwritten by R. Amram Blum, one of the greatest disciples of the Kesav Sofer and author of Beis Shearim. This manuscript was presumably the final draft of his Teshuvos before going to print. 

Contains 55 large handwritten leaves, with 44 of them handwritten by the author himself. The other 10 leaves were written by his grandson R. Shmuel Shmelke Blum. 

An impressive and most striking manuscript. Many corrections and additions can be seen as well, presumably in preparation for print.  

R. Amram Blum (1834-1907), was one of the greatest Poskim in Hungary in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was a foremost disciple of the Ksav Sofer and his advice and guidance was sought after all throughout Hungary and surrounding areas. He authored thousands of responsa and corresponded with virtually all Torah scholars of the era, including; R. Moshe Shick - Maharam Shick, the Ksav Sofer, R. Yekusiel Yehuda Teitelbaum of Sighet, R. Eliezer Zusmann Sofer and others. He served as Rav in various prestigious positions including Mad, Chust and Ofalu (Berettyóújfalu) where he is buried. 

In their introduction to Beis Shearim, his children write that R. Hershele Lisker held him in great esteem, and would refer to him as a Tzadik Yesod Olam in his letters he wrote to him. Likewise, he had a personal connection with the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and was held in high regard by him, as well as R. Yekusiel Yehuda Teitelbaum of Sighet. They relate how R. Amram would always consult his council and would not make a move without hearing his advice. Please refer to the Hebrew catalog for an exact quote of the text. 

His personal autograph appears 3 times throughout the manuscript. 

The handwriting and autograph of the Beis Shearim is scarce. To the best of our knowledge, only several times did his autograph appear for sale at auction. 

[55] handwritten leaves (110 sides), plus 5 blanks. [44] are written in the handwriting of the author, some signed. [10] other leaves written by his grandson R. Shmuel Shmelke Blum. 

For a detailed list of the contents of the manuscript click here.

Bound in an ornate new leather binding with a matching slipcase. Leaves are in very good condition; some small paper repairs with no loss of text. 

Page size: 37.5x23cm