Seder Olam Raba [the first systematic chronology of world history from Adam until the destruction of the Second Temple]. Ascribed to the Mishnaic sage, R. Yossi b. Chalaphta.

Auction 91 | Thursday, November 12th, 2020 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts Featuring an Extensive Collection of Rabbinic Autograph Letters.

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Lot 158

(ELIJAH, GAON OF VILNA).

Seder Olam Raba [the first systematic chronology of world history from Adam until the destruction of the Second Temple]. Ascribed to the Mishnaic sage, R. Yossi b. Chalaphta.

<<FIRST EDITION>> of the Gaon’s commentary, along with newly corrected text. Bound with: Saphah Berurah (incomplete). ff. (49). Trace stained and worn, previous owner’s marks. Contemporary calf-backed boards, scuffed. 8vo. Vinograd, Shklow, 118; Mehlman 180; Vinograd, Vilna Gaon 298.

Shklow: Shabthai b. Ben-Zion, et al 1801

Est: $1,200 - $1,800

PRICE REALIZED $1,000

One of the first of the Vilna Gaon’s works to be published displaying his original, scientific approach to the text. With an important introduction by the editor, Menachem Mendel of Shklov, who states that the Gaon left a legacy of manuscripts containing “thousands of pages.”