(Gaon of Vilna). Pirkei Avoth with commentries of the Gaon of Vilna and Derech Avoth by Meir, grandson of the Gaon’s brother Abraham. With Likutei Torah.

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Lot 115

(ELIJAH BEN SOLOMON ZALMAN).

(Gaon of Vilna). Pirkei Avoth with commentries of the Gaon of Vilna and Derech Avoth by Meir, grandson of the Gaon’s brother Abraham. With Likutei Torah.

<<First edition>> of Derech Avoth commentary. ff. (2), 6-47, (14). Browned and lightly stained, marginal repair to title, previous owner’s stamps, corner of last page torn. Later boards. 4to. Vinograd, Vilna 365; Vinograd, Gr”a 320.

Vilna: 1836

Est: $700 - $1,000

PRICE REALIZED $700

According to Vinograd, the commentary of the Gaon follows the first, Shklov 1804, edition. In the additional selections on the Torah, the author cites the Gaon on occasion.