(Gaon of Vilna). Peirush al Kama Aggadoth [kabbalistic elucidation of the Aggadic material concerning Rabbah Bar Chana, the Elders of Athens and others]. ff. (3), 15, 1. <<* Bound with:>> Peirush al Yonah [commentary to Book of Jonah]. ff. (1), 6.

AUCTION 66 | Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at 1:00

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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]. ff. (3), 15, 1. <<* Bound with:>> Peirush al Yonah [commentary to Book of Jonah]. ff. (1), 6.

Two works bound in one volume. <<Both FIRST EDITION.>> Light stains, marginal wear, some non-invasive worming. Later boards. 4to. Vinograd, Vilna 14-15; Vinograd, Gr’a 50 and 460.

Vilna: Yossifa Mirsky 1800

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $800

With approbations from the Dayanim of Vilna who bear witness that these two works are the earliest authentic texts written in the Vilna Gaon’s own hand. With introductions by the Gaon’s children and by R. Chaim of Volozhin, the Gaon’s principle disciple.