"I, the undersigned, state that the etrogs in the boxes are all closed and signed with my stamp ... and I testify that it's true that they are kosher without any prohibition ... that they are not involved with other species that can be in doubt. and ... the whole community of Israel can fulfill the obligation of take the Pri Etz Hadar on the seven days of Sukkot, and as proof of this, I came to stamp here, Gainova, today, the 22rd Av 1843 ... ".
An ancient kosher certificate for etrogs from the 22nd of Av [1843], signed by Rabbi Yochanan Moshe Cohen, Genoa [Guinea-Italy]. And an original wax stamp with the word "kosher".
Extremely rare. As far as we know, such an early kosher certificate for etrogs has never appeared in auctions.
21x12 cm. Slight tear down. Very good condition.
