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: $750

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author

ELIJAH, GAON OF VILNA.

printer

Shabthai b. Ben-Zion, et al

Place

Shklov

Publication

1801

Description

FIRST EDITION with the Gaon’s commentary, along with newly corrected text. Edited and with introduction by R. Menachem Mendel of Shklov. Printed on tinted paper.

references

Vinograd, Shklow, 118; Vinograd, Gr’a 298.

summary

One of the first of the Vilna Gaon’s works to be published, displaying his original, scientific approach to the text.

ff. (49). Few neat marginal repairs. Modern calf. 8vo.

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