(Gaon of Vilna). Peirush al Kama Aggadoth [kabbalistic elucidation of the Aggadic material concerning Rabbah Bar Chana, the Elders of Athens and others].

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ELIJAH, BEN SOLOMON ZALMAN.

(Gaon of Vilna). Peirush al Kama Aggadoth [kabbalistic elucidation of the Aggadic material concerning Rabbah Bar Chana, the Elders of Athens and others].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> ff. (4), 15. Previous owners’ signatures on title (Sheftel b. Meir of Horodna), leaves closely shaved touching some letters. Modern boards. 4to. Vinograd, Gr’a 460.

Vilna: Wielmoznega Kanonika 1800

Est: $400 - $600
With approbations from the Dayanim of Vilna who bear witness that this work is an authentic text written in the Gaon’s own hand. With introductions by the Gaon’s children and by R. Chaim of Volozhin, the Gaon’s principle disciple.