Peirush al Yonah [commentary to Book of Jonah]. Introduction by R. Chaim of Volozhin, the Gaon’s principle disciple.

AUCTION 76 | Thursday, June 14th, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

Back to Catalogue Download Catalogue

<Previous Lot

/398

Next Lot>

Lot 105

(ELIJAH, GAON OF VILNA).

Peirush al Yonah [commentary to Book of Jonah]. Introduction by R. Chaim of Volozhin, the Gaon’s principle disciple.

<<FIRST EDITION. >> ff. (1), 6. Some light staining, marginal repairs, stamp removed at end. Modern boards. 4to. Vinograd, Vilna 14; Vinograd, Gr”a 50.

Vilna: Wielmoznega Kanonika 1800

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $1,100

With approbations from the Dayanim of Vilna who bear witness that this work is among the very earliest authentic texts written in the Gaon’s own hand.