(Gaon of Vilna). Sepher Yetzirah. With commentaries to this Kabbalistic text by the Vilna Gaon, with corrections by his disciple Moshe Shlomo of Tolichin, plus a lengthy super-commentary Toldoth Yitzchak by Yitzchak Kahana.

AUCTION 60 | Thursday, November 14th, 2013 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects

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Lot 109

ELIJAH BEN SOLOMON ZALMAN.

(Gaon of Vilna). Sepher Yetzirah. With commentaries to this Kabbalistic text by the Vilna Gaon, with corrections by his disciple Moshe Shlomo of Tolichin, plus a lengthy super-commentary Toldoth Yitzchak by Yitzchak Kahana.

With foldout Kabbalistic chart at the end depicting the two hundred thirty one Gates according to the interpretations of the Ar’i and the Gr’a. ff. (5), 82, (6), (1). Lightly browned, slight paper repair to chart, previous owners’ signatures on title, slight tear on f. 59. Contemporary boards, loose. 4to. Vinograd, Gr’a 684; Halevi, 240.

Jerusalem: Michel Cohen, Yitzchak Goshinsky 1875

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $150

Although the date on the title is 1874, the approbations are dated 1875. The editor and author of the super commentary was a renowned kabbalist and disciple of R. Yitzchak Eisik Chaver. The introduction cites R. David Luria who states that the first edition published in Grodno was littered with mistakes and in great need of corrections and explanation.