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Auction 55 · Lot 99

Peirush al Yonah [commentary to Book of Jonah]. Introduction by R. Chaim of Volozhin, the Gaon’s principle disciple.

Estimate
$600–$900
Hammer price
Not recorded

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

author

(ELIJAH, GAON OF VILNA).

printer

Wielmoznega Kanonika

Place

Vilna

Publication

1800

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Vinograd, Vilna 14; Vinograd, Gra 50.

summary

With approbations from the Dayanim of Vilna who bear witness that this work is among the very earliest authentic texts written in the Gaon’s own hand.
ff. (1), 6. Some light staining, corners rounded. Modern marbled boards. 4to.
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