Seder Olam Raba [the first systematic chronology of world history from Adam until the destruction of the Second Temple] - ascribed to the Mishnaic sage R. Yossi b. Chalaphta

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $300

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author

(ELIJAH, GAON OF VILNA).

printer

Shabetai b. Ben-Zion, et al

Place

Sklow

Publication

1801

Description

FIRST EDITION of the Gaon’s commentary, along with newly corrected text.

references

Vinograd Sklow, 118; Mehlman180; Vinograd, Vilna Gaon (2003) no. 298

summary

Rare. One of the first of the Gaon’s works to be published showing his original scientific approach to the text.With an important introduction by the editor, Menachem Mendel of Sklov, who states that the Gaon left a legacy of manuscripts containing ”thousands of pages” - contrary to the opinion of some modern scholars

ff. [49]. Some worming expertly repaired. Few leaves mispaginated or misbound but complete. Marble paper boards with cloth spine.

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