(ELIJAH, GAON OF VILNA).

AUCTION 48 | Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 1:00

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Lot 75

(ELIJAH, GAON OF VILNA).

Peirush al Kama Aggadoth [kabbalistic elucidation of the Aggadic material concerning Rabbah bar Bar Chana, the Elders of Athens and others]. ff. (3), 15, 1. * Bound with: Peirush al Yonah [commentary to Book of Jonah]. ff. (1), 6. Introduction by R. Chaim of Volozhin, the Gaon’s principle disciple. Modern boards. 4to Vinograd, Vilna 15; Vinograd, Gra 460 and Vinograd, Vilna 14; Vinograd, Gra 50

Vilna: Wielmoznega Kanonika 1800

Est: $600 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $1,100

With approbations from the Dayanim of Vilna who bear witness that these two are the earliest authentic texts of the Gaon.