(Gaon of Vilna). Ashli Ravrevei [commentary to Shulchan Aruch-Yoreh Deah]

AUCTION 50 | Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Art

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ELIJAH BEN SOLOMON ZALMAN

(Gaon of Vilna). Ashli Ravrevei [commentary to Shulchan Aruch-Yoreh Deah]

FIRST EDITION of the Gaon’s commentary ff. (2), 3-176. Slight worming on final leaves. Contemporary marbled boards, rubbed. Folio Vinograd, Vilna 95; Vinograd, Gr”a 749

Horodna: Yechezkel ben Moshe, et al 1806

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $450

The Vilna Gaon's commentary is printed around the text of the Shulchan Aruch with the Beer HaGolah along the margin. USE NEXT TIME: The Vilna Gaon's commentary is printed around the text of the Shulchan Aruch as the primary commentary, with the Be’er HaGolah along the margin. In later editions this was changed out of respect for the Be’er HaGolah.