Ayil Meshulash [mathematics- especially, the properties of triangles and the rules of astronomy and algebra]. Edited by Samuel ben Joseph of Liknick

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,500

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author

ELIJAH BEN SOLOMON ZALMAN (GAON OF VILNA)

printer

Menachem Mann-Simcha Zimel

Place

Villna

Publication

1833

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within woodcut vine-border. Numerous woodcut mathematical text diagrams

references

Vinograd, Vilna 278

summary

In this work the Gaon of Vilna drew on his extensive knowledge of mathematics and the natural sciences. He viewed such knowledge as an aid to Torah study and disapproved of the lack of interest in secular sciences that was widespread among Talmudic scholars of the time

ff. 7, 31. Stains in places, numerous insciptions on front-and rear-free endpapers. Contemporary roan-backed boards, rubbed. 4to

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