Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Passover Haggadah, with the Tzofnat Pane'ach commentary by the kabbalist R. Yosef Gikatilla, and with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. [Lviv]: Naftali Hertz Grossman, [1807].
Second edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna to the Haggadah. The publisher is R. Mordechai Tzvi Braunstein of Zbarazh, son-in-law of R. Yoel Chassid of Zlotchov. Approbation of R. Yaakov Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv at the beginning of the Haggadah.
[21] leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Open tear to corner of title page, slightly affecting title border. Stamps. Old binding, with wear and damage.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 510; Yaari, no. 351; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 508.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book records [22] leaves, yet the present Haggadah is actually complete, and the error presumably lies in the Bibliography listing.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Second edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna to the Haggadah. The publisher is R. Mordechai Tzvi Braunstein of Zbarazh, son-in-law of R. Yoel Chassid of Zlotchov. Approbation of R. Yaakov Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv at the beginning of the Haggadah.
[21] leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Open tear to corner of title page, slightly affecting title border. Stamps. Old binding, with wear and damage.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 510; Yaari, no. 351; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 508.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book records [22] leaves, yet the present Haggadah is actually complete, and the error presumably lies in the Bibliography listing.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Passover Haggadot
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Passover Haggadah, with the Tzofnat Pane'ach commentary by the kabbalist R. Yosef Gikatilla, the commentary of R. Yaakov Emden and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. [Lviv? ca. 1810]. Title page states: 1797.
With foreword by the publisher R. Mordechai Tzvi Braunstein of Zbarazh, son-in-law of R. Yoel Chassid of Zlotchov.
16, [1], 16-17, [3] leaves. Misfoliation. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Minor stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 513; Yaari, no. 352; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 530.
Vinograd lists three editions published in Lviv ca. 1810, by R. Mordechai Tzvi Braunstein of Zbarazh (Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 511-513). The editions are almost identical. In this edition, the name of the publisher was omitted from the title page.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
With foreword by the publisher R. Mordechai Tzvi Braunstein of Zbarazh, son-in-law of R. Yoel Chassid of Zlotchov.
16, [1], 16-17, [3] leaves. Misfoliation. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Minor stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 513; Yaari, no. 352; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 530.
Vinograd lists three editions published in Lviv ca. 1810, by R. Mordechai Tzvi Braunstein of Zbarazh (Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 511-513). The editions are almost identical. In this edition, the name of the publisher was omitted from the title page.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Passover Haggadot
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Seder Eliyahu, commentary on the Passover Haggadah, by the Gaon of Vilna. Prague, 1813.
Published by R. Shmuel "HaKatan" – "Shmuel Klein, printer of the books of the Gaon R. Eliyahu".
Two title pages. Censorship authorization of Karl Fischer on first title page.
In this edition, three passages in the name of the Gaon of Vilna were added, and sections of the commentary to the piyyutim Ki Lo Naeh and Chad Gadya were omitted.
Added at the end of the book: composition named Maaseh Elokenu – account of the Exodus from Egypt in Yiddish, text of a "contract" for the sale of Chametz and list of subscribers from Czechoslovakia and Hungary.
21, [9] leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, repaired in part with paper. Small marginal tears to some leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, worn and damaged.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 514; Yaari, no. 382; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 545.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Published by R. Shmuel "HaKatan" – "Shmuel Klein, printer of the books of the Gaon R. Eliyahu".
Two title pages. Censorship authorization of Karl Fischer on first title page.
In this edition, three passages in the name of the Gaon of Vilna were added, and sections of the commentary to the piyyutim Ki Lo Naeh and Chad Gadya were omitted.
Added at the end of the book: composition named Maaseh Elokenu – account of the Exodus from Egypt in Yiddish, text of a "contract" for the sale of Chametz and list of subscribers from Czechoslovakia and Hungary.
21, [9] leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, repaired in part with paper. Small marginal tears to some leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, worn and damaged.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 514; Yaari, no. 382; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 545.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Passover Haggadot
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Maaleh Beit Chorin – Passover Haggadah, with the Kol Bo commentary, the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna and the Toldot Adam commentary by R. Avraham Danzig author of Chayei Adam and Chochmat Adam. Vilna, 1818.
First edition of the Chayei Adam's commentary to the Passover Haggadah. The commentary of the Chayei Adam includes kabbalistic sections. The Chayei Adam mentions in several places the commentary of his mechutan, the Gaon of Vilna. In one place, he reports of a discussion they held: "On this topic, I once heard from the Gaon on Purim, and he was asked… and I told him that I still don't understand, and he asked me why I don't understand, since it is written… and then I understood his intention, and I explained the idea, and he heard, and it appears that he agreed that I understood it well" (p. 10a).
[1], 3-34, 37-40, [1] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears (including open tears) and worming, affecting text. All leaves professionally repaired with paper. Inscription and stamp on title page. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 518; Yaari, no. 416; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 587.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
First edition of the Chayei Adam's commentary to the Passover Haggadah. The commentary of the Chayei Adam includes kabbalistic sections. The Chayei Adam mentions in several places the commentary of his mechutan, the Gaon of Vilna. In one place, he reports of a discussion they held: "On this topic, I once heard from the Gaon on Purim, and he was asked… and I told him that I still don't understand, and he asked me why I don't understand, since it is written… and then I understood his intention, and I explained the idea, and he heard, and it appears that he agreed that I understood it well" (p. 10a).
[1], 3-34, 37-40, [1] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears (including open tears) and worming, affecting text. All leaves professionally repaired with paper. Inscription and stamp on title page. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 518; Yaari, no. 416; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 587.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Passover Haggadot
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Passover Haggadah, "with precious... commentaries by the leading Torah scholars of Vilna": Toldot Adam by R. Avraham Danzig author of Chayei Adam, Acharit LeShalom by R. Yitzchak Eliyahu Landau and Minchat Kohanim by R. Betzalel HaKohen and R. Shlomo HaKohen. Vilna, 1877. Second edition of the commentary by the author of Chayei Adam.
At the end of the book, Biurei HaHaggadah by prominent rabbis of Vilna, the brothers R. Betzalel HaKohen and R. Shlomo HaKohen (teachers of the Chafetz Chaim in his youth).
Toldot Adam and other commentaries quote teachings in the name of the Gaon of Vilna.
68 pages. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains, including dark stains. Wear. Loose and detached leaves and gatherings. Old binding, damaged. Bookplate.
Yaari, no. 1110; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 1475.
The final leaf (pp. 67-68) contains additions to Biurei HaHaggadah. The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book mentions that this leaf does not appear in all the copies.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
At the end of the book, Biurei HaHaggadah by prominent rabbis of Vilna, the brothers R. Betzalel HaKohen and R. Shlomo HaKohen (teachers of the Chafetz Chaim in his youth).
Toldot Adam and other commentaries quote teachings in the name of the Gaon of Vilna.
68 pages. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains, including dark stains. Wear. Loose and detached leaves and gatherings. Old binding, damaged. Bookplate.
Yaari, no. 1110; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 1475.
The final leaf (pp. 67-68) contains additions to Biurei HaHaggadah. The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book mentions that this leaf does not appear in all the copies.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Passover Haggadot
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Passover Haggadah, with various commentaries (Rashi, Rashbam, Ritva, Maharal, Olelot Efraim, the Chatam Sofer and more) and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna to Chad Gadya. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, 1863.
Two title pages. On the verso of the first title page, approbation by leading Jerusalem rabbis: R. Moshe Yehuda Leib author of Zayit Raanan, R. Meir Auerbach author of Imrei Binah, R. "Nachum son of R. Avraham" (R. Nachum of Shadik) and approbation by the Rishon LeTzion R. Chaim David Chazan.
With a supercommentary to the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, based on a manuscript by his disciple R. Shlomo of Tolochin. The order of recital of Korban Pesach by the Gaon of Vilna was printed on the first leaf.
Ownership inscription in Sephardic script on the title page: "Acquired by the wealthy Elazar for the study hall of the wealthy Sir Angel".
[1], 31; 6 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (several leaves with many stains). Tear without loss to final leaf. Original binding, damaged. Bookplate.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 544; Yaari, no. 872; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 1179; Sh. HaLevy, no. 77.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Two title pages. On the verso of the first title page, approbation by leading Jerusalem rabbis: R. Moshe Yehuda Leib author of Zayit Raanan, R. Meir Auerbach author of Imrei Binah, R. "Nachum son of R. Avraham" (R. Nachum of Shadik) and approbation by the Rishon LeTzion R. Chaim David Chazan.
With a supercommentary to the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, based on a manuscript by his disciple R. Shlomo of Tolochin. The order of recital of Korban Pesach by the Gaon of Vilna was printed on the first leaf.
Ownership inscription in Sephardic script on the title page: "Acquired by the wealthy Elazar for the study hall of the wealthy Sir Angel".
[1], 31; 6 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (several leaves with many stains). Tear without loss to final leaf. Original binding, damaged. Bookplate.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 544; Yaari, no. 872; Otzar HaHaggadot, no. 1179; Sh. HaLevy, no. 77.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Passover Haggadot
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Five Passover Haggadot, printed between 1831 and 1867, with a commentary and customs from the Gaon of Vilna (two of them contain the letters of the Gaon of Vilna and his son R. Avraham to the Maggid of Dubno).
See Hebrew description for list of Haggadot.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
See Hebrew description for list of Haggadot.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Category
Passover Haggadot
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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14 Passover Haggadot, with commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna and his son R. Avraham. 1875-1950s.
See Hebrew description for list of Haggadot.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
See Hebrew description for list of Haggadot.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Category
Passover Haggadot
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Eight editions of the order of recital of Korban Pesach, following the custom of the Gaon of Vilna:
• Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1865]. With Maaseh Rav – the Yaavetz's description of the Korban Pesach sacrifice. Sh. HaLevy, no. 107. • Jerusalem: R. Chaim Mendel Sharlin, [1890]. • Jerusalem: R. Chaim Mendel Sharlin, [1893]. • Jerusalem: R. Chaim Mendel Sharlin, [1905]. This edition is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. • Jerusalem, [ca. 1910]. 11 leaves only, lacking final five leaves. • Jerusalem, [1930s]. Very similar to the 1910 edition, with minor variations to title page. • [Tel Aviv, ca. 1935]. Title page states: Jerusalem. With additions and Shaarei Dima – order of prayers to be recited at the Western Wall. • Tel Aviv, 1968. Photocopy edition of one of the Jerusalem editions.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 654-659 and 662.
8 books and booklets. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
• Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1865]. With Maaseh Rav – the Yaavetz's description of the Korban Pesach sacrifice. Sh. HaLevy, no. 107. • Jerusalem: R. Chaim Mendel Sharlin, [1890]. • Jerusalem: R. Chaim Mendel Sharlin, [1893]. • Jerusalem: R. Chaim Mendel Sharlin, [1905]. This edition is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. • Jerusalem, [ca. 1910]. 11 leaves only, lacking final five leaves. • Jerusalem, [1930s]. Very similar to the 1910 edition, with minor variations to title page. • [Tel Aviv, ca. 1935]. Title page states: Jerusalem. With additions and Shaarei Dima – order of prayers to be recited at the Western Wall. • Tel Aviv, 1968. Photocopy edition of one of the Jerusalem editions.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 654-659 and 662.
8 books and booklets. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Passover Haggadot
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