(ELIJAH, GAON OF VILNA).

Estimate: $1,200–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,900

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

printer

Wielmoznega Kanonika

Place

Vilna

Publication

1800

Description

Peirush al Kama Aggadoth [kabbalistic elucidation of the Aggadic material concerning Rabbah Bar Chana, the Elders of Athens and others]. ff. (3), 15, 1. * Bound with: Peirush al Yonah [commentary to Book of Jonah]. ff. (1), 6. Introduction by R. Chaim of Volozhin, the Gaon’s principal disciple.

references

Vinograd, Vilna 14-15; Vinograd, Gr’a 50 and 460

summary

With approbations from the Dayanim of Vilna who bear witness that these two works are the earliest authentic texts written in the Gaon's own hand.

Previous owners marks, stained, minute marginal puncture at upper corners. Contemporary calf backed boards, worn, corners frayed. Sm. folio

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