Novellae of the Chatam Sofer on Sanhedrin 12b, in his handwriting.
Specifications: [1] large leaf, 27×23 cm. About 90 lines written on both sides. Autograph.
Unique features: These novellae on Sanhedrin 12b were printed in Chiddushei HaChatam Sofer al Masechet Sanhedrin . The text of the manuscript that appears in the printed version is included with the lot. The manuscript has a number of words that the Chatam Sofer chose to erase, which enables the reader to get a glimpse into the manner in which he wrote and studied this topic. An added note that the ideas in the manuscript were copied on the 12th of Menachem Av, 04.08.1914, at the start of the First World War, is at the end of the manuscript.
Background: The Chatam Sofer recorded his lectures and novellae on topics and halachic responsa in an organized fashion. In one of his well-publicized letters, he notes, “I write the book with ink, all that Hashem has given me, both in halacha and aggada, and they are open to anyone who wishes to copy them, this is how our predecessors acted before the advent of printing.” Especially unique was the fact that the Chatam Sofer wrote his novellae on complete topics in an organized fashion. His progeny and students guarded his manuscripts as a segula for fear of G-d and Divine salvations, out of their love for his Torah thoughts.
Condition: Fine. Fold marks, aging stains, large ink stain, 2×4 cm. In a customized half-leather binding.