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Auction 50 · Lot 101

(Gaon of Vilna). Ashli Ravrevei [commentary to Shulchan Aruch-Yoreh Deah]

Estimate
$500–$700
Hammer price
$450

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author

ELIJAH BEN SOLOMON ZALMAN

printer

Yechezkel ben Moshe, et al

Place

Horodna

Publication

1806

Description

FIRST EDITION of the Gaon’s commentary

references

Vinograd, Vilna 95; Vinograd, Gr”a 749

summary

The Vilna Gaon's commentary is printed around the text of the Shulchan Aruch with the Beer HaGolah along the margin. USE NEXT TIME: The Vilna Gaon's commentary is printed around the text of the Shulchan Aruch as the primary commentary, with the Be’er HaGolah along the margin. In later editions this was changed out of respect for the Be’er HaGolah.
ff. (2), 3-176. Slight worming on final leaves. Contemporary marbled boards, rubbed. Folio
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