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

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Lot 99
(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, corners rounded. Modern marbled boards. 4to. Vinograd, Vilna 14; Vinograd, Gra 50.

Vilna: Wielmoznega Kanonika 1800

Est: $600 - $900
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.