(Gaon of Vilna). 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.

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $800

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author

ELIJAH, BEN SOLOMON ZALMAN.

printer

Yossifa Mirsky

Place

Vilna

Publication

1800

Description

Two works bound in one volume. Both FIRST EDITION.

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 Vilna Gaon’s own hand. With introductions by the Gaon’s children and by R. Chaim of Volozhin, the Gaon’s principle disciple.

Light stains, marginal wear, some non-invasive worming. Later boards. 4to.

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