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: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $1,000

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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. Bound with: Saphah Berurah (incomplete).

references

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

summary

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

ff. (49). Trace stained and worn, previous owner’s marks. Contemporary calf-backed boards, scuffed. 8vo.

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