ELIJAH BEN SOLOMON ZALMAN (GAON OF VILNA)

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $1,000

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Menachem Mann-Simcha Zimel

Place

Vilna

Publication

1833-4

Description

Ayil Meshulash [mathematics- especially, the properties of Triangles and the rules of Astronomy and Algebra]. Edited by Samuel ben Joseph of Liknick. FIRST EDITION. Title within woodcut vine-border. Numerous woodcut mathematical textual diagrams. ff. 7, 31. [Vinograd, Vilna 278]. * SOLONIMSKY, CHAIM ZELIG. Mussadei Chachmah [pure mathematics- especially algebra]. FIRST EDITION. ff. (22),78. [Vinograd, Vilna 291]

summary

First work: In this work the Gaon of Vilna drew on his extensive knowledge of mathematics and the natural sciences. He viewed such knowledge as an aid to Torah study and disapproved of the lack of interest in secular sciences that was widespread among Talmudic scholars of the time.

Few light stains in places. Later roan-backed marbled boards. 4to

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