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Sepher Yetzirah (Attributed to Abraham the Patriach). With Commentary to this kabbalistic text by Elijah, the Gaon of Vilna, ABRAHAM BEN DAVID of POSQUIERES (RAV”D), Nachmanides, etc.

Auction 42 · Lot 127

Sepher Yetzirah (Attributed to Abraham the Patriach). With Commentary to this kabbalistic text by Elijah, the Gaon of Vilna, ABRAHAM BEN DAVID of POSQUIERES (RAV”D), Nachmanides, etc.

Estimate
$800–$1,000
Hammer price
$800

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

ELIJAH BEN SHOLOMO ZALMAN (GAON OF VILNA).

printer

Ezekiel ben Moses and Partners

Place

Grodno

Publication

1806

Description

FIRST EDITION OF COMMENTARY OF VILNA GAON. Numerous spherical charts and Kabbalistic diagrams

references

Vinograd, Grodno 93; Vinograd Gra 682

summary

Published by the Gaon's disciple R. Israel of Shklov
ff.12, (2), 42, (30). Margins of final leaves slightly frayed not affecting text, slight worming and staining. Contemporary boards, worn. 4to
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