Ashlei Ravr’vei [commentary to Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah].

AUCTION 73 | Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 at 1:00

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ELIJAH, GAON OF VILNA

Ashlei Ravr’vei [commentary to Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah].

<<FIRST EDITION>> of Vilna Gaon’s commentary. With introductions by the Gaon’s disciple R. Menachem Mendel of Shklov, the Gaon’s children and the publishers. ff. (2), 3-23, (1), 24-176. Previous owner’s signatures and stamp on title, some marginal worming, browned. Later boards. Folio. Vinograd, Grodno 95; Vinograd, Gr’a 749.

Grodno: Yechezkel ben Moses and partners 1806

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $1,200

This first edition was published exclusively with the Gaon’s commentary printed around the text of the Shulchan Aruch and with the Be’er HaGolah along the margin. In later editions, it was printed together with the other standard commentaries.