Seder Olam Raba [the first systematic chronology of world history from Adam until the destruction of the Second Temple]. Ascribed to the Mishnaic sage, R. Yossi b. Chalaphta.

Estimate: $2,000–$2,500
Hammer price: $2,200

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author

(ELIJAH, GAON OF VILNA).

printer

Shabthai b. Ben-Zion, et al

Place

Shklow

Publication

1801

Description

FIRST EDITION of the Gaon’s commentary, along with newly corrected text.

references

Vinograd, Shklow, 118; Mehlman 180; Vinograd, Vilna Gaon 298.

summary

One of the first of the Gaon’s works to be published showing his original scientific approach to the text. With an important introduction by the editor, Menachem Mendel of Sklov, who states that the Gaon left a legacy of manuscripts containing “thousands of pages.”

ff. (49). Trace stained. Modern calf. 8vo.

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