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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Dikduk Eliyahu, rules of grammar, vocalization and cantillation notes, by R. Eliyahu of Vilna. With a commentary by R. Tzvi Hirsh son of R. Menachem Nachum. Vilna and Horodna, 1833. First edition.
Some copies have a different title page. In his approbation at the beginning of the book, R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, descendant of the Gaon of Vilna, writes that while he was in Vilna on 2nd Av 1833, he reviewed the manuscript of R. Tzvi Hirsh of this composition, and he authorizes its publication.
[2], 24, [2] leaves. 17.5 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Good condition. Some stains. Old binding with leather spine. Minor damage to binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 866.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Some copies have a different title page. In his approbation at the beginning of the book, R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, descendant of the Gaon of Vilna, writes that while he was in Vilna on 2nd Av 1833, he reviewed the manuscript of R. Tzvi Hirsh of this composition, and he authorizes its publication.
[2], 24, [2] leaves. 17.5 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Good condition. Some stains. Old binding with leather spine. Minor damage to binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 866.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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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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Three books by the Gaon of Vilna – Hebrew grammar and a grammatical commentary to the Torah by the Gaon of Vilna:
1. Mishpetei HaLashon HaIvrit, teachings of the Gaon of Vilna on Hebrew grammar, with additions by R. Aryeh Leib Gordon. Vilna, 1874.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 867.
2. Dikduk UPerush al HaTorah (Parashat Bereshit), by the Gaon of Vilna. [Jerusalem, ca. 1915]. 30-page booklet. Printed without title page.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 878.
3. Five Books of the Torah, with the Shorashim VeHe'arot grammatical commentary, and grammatical conjugations, by R. Aryeh Leib Gordon. Jerusalem, [ca. 1915]. Published by R. Eliyahu Landau. Five Books of the Torah in one volume. Dikduk UPerush al HaTorah by the Gaon of Vilna (above-mentioned booklet) included at the end of the volume. Incomplete copy.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 17.
3 books. Size and condition vary.
For further details, see Hebrew description.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
1. Mishpetei HaLashon HaIvrit, teachings of the Gaon of Vilna on Hebrew grammar, with additions by R. Aryeh Leib Gordon. Vilna, 1874.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 867.
2. Dikduk UPerush al HaTorah (Parashat Bereshit), by the Gaon of Vilna. [Jerusalem, ca. 1915]. 30-page booklet. Printed without title page.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 878.
3. Five Books of the Torah, with the Shorashim VeHe'arot grammatical commentary, and grammatical conjugations, by R. Aryeh Leib Gordon. Jerusalem, [ca. 1915]. Published by R. Eliyahu Landau. Five Books of the Torah in one volume. Dikduk UPerush al HaTorah by the Gaon of Vilna (above-mentioned booklet) included at the end of the volume. Incomplete copy.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 17.
3 books. Size and condition vary.
For further details, see Hebrew description.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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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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Ayil Meshulash, "The properties of triangles and geometry, including some rules of astronomy and algebra…", by the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna and Horodna, 1833. Only edition. Many diagrams.
This book, which deals with various branches of mathematics: trigonometry, geometry, algebra and more, was published based on the original manuscript of the Gaon of Vilna, as stated on the title page. A commentary by the editor R. Shmuel, rabbi of Luknik (Luokė), was printed alongside the composition of the Gaon of Vilna, since "due to the tremendous brilliance of the Gaon of Vilna, he was concise where elaboration is necessary for our level of understanding, and his words are only understandable after intense study…".
The book opens with a lengthy foreword by the editor R. Shmuel Luknik, followed by a second lengthy foreword by R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, descendant of the Gaon of Vilna. In his foreword, R. Yaakov Moshe relates at length to the correct way of viewing secular sciences.
R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim also wrote an approbation to this book, in which he writes that R. Shmuel of Luknik was in possession of an "old copying" of this composition, and that he gave R. Shmuel the original manuscript of the Gaon to correct the text.
7, 31 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Stamps, signatures and handwritten inscriptions. Old binding. Bookplate.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 862.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
This book, which deals with various branches of mathematics: trigonometry, geometry, algebra and more, was published based on the original manuscript of the Gaon of Vilna, as stated on the title page. A commentary by the editor R. Shmuel, rabbi of Luknik (Luokė), was printed alongside the composition of the Gaon of Vilna, since "due to the tremendous brilliance of the Gaon of Vilna, he was concise where elaboration is necessary for our level of understanding, and his words are only understandable after intense study…".
The book opens with a lengthy foreword by the editor R. Shmuel Luknik, followed by a second lengthy foreword by R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, descendant of the Gaon of Vilna. In his foreword, R. Yaakov Moshe relates at length to the correct way of viewing secular sciences.
R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim also wrote an approbation to this book, in which he writes that R. Shmuel of Luknik was in possession of an "old copying" of this composition, and that he gave R. Shmuel the original manuscript of the Gaon to correct the text.
7, 31 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Stamps, signatures and handwritten inscriptions. Old binding. Bookplate.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 862.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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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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Maginei Eretz, Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Shklow, [1803]. First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Title page printed in red and black.
This is the first edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, based on the Gaon of Vilna's original manuscript. The edition was brought to print by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna, together with the latter's disciples, R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow and R. Yisrael of Shklow, and with the grandson of the Gaon of Vilna R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim (son of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna).
The text of the Shulchan Aruch is flanked on one side by the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, and on the other by the Magen Avraham. Be'er HaGolah was printed in the margins.
In his foreword printed on verso of the title page, R. Chaim of Volozhin describes the approach of the Gaon of Vilna in explaining the Shulchan Aruch. On the second leaf, there is a lengthy and noteworthy foreword by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna, in which they portray the greatness of their father from birth, his special practices and his study methods. They also list the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna in order of their prominence (see Hebrew description). On the third leaf, there is a foreword by R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, followed by the foreword of R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, grandson of the Gaon of Vilna. The fourth leaf contains the foreword of the editor – R. Yisrael of Shklow, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna.
Various signatures on the title page of R. " Yaakov Berlin of Mir" – " In Jerusalem". His signature also appears on p. 102a. His full signature appears on the back endpaper, with his name and the name of his father: " …Yaakov son of the late R. Y[ehuda] Yidel Berlin… in Jerusalem". Several glosses (including some brief glosses and some lengthy glosses) in Ashkenazic script (on p 25a, a lengthy scholarly gloss, signed "So it seems to me, in my humble opinion, Chaim Tzvi". On p. 1a, a dedication in Yemenite script, with a calligraphic signature, dated 1901).
R. Yaakov Berlin of Mir (1794-1870), father of the Netziv of Volozhin and father-in-law of the Aruch HaShulchan. He was a wealthy merchant and an outstanding Torah scholar, a leader of the Mir community. He immigrated to Jerusalem in 1852, where he served as one of the leaders of the Ashkenazi community (see his biography in Mekor Baruch by his grandson R. Baruch Epstein).
[1], 3, 316, [2] leaves. 35 cm. Condition varies (first and final leaves in fair condition, rest of book in good-fair condition). Stains and wear. Marginal open tears and damage to title page, affecting text, repaired with paper and tape. Tears to other leaves. Worming, primarily to first and final leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 747.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
This is the first edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, based on the Gaon of Vilna's original manuscript. The edition was brought to print by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna, together with the latter's disciples, R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow and R. Yisrael of Shklow, and with the grandson of the Gaon of Vilna R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim (son of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna).
The text of the Shulchan Aruch is flanked on one side by the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, and on the other by the Magen Avraham. Be'er HaGolah was printed in the margins.
In his foreword printed on verso of the title page, R. Chaim of Volozhin describes the approach of the Gaon of Vilna in explaining the Shulchan Aruch. On the second leaf, there is a lengthy and noteworthy foreword by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna, in which they portray the greatness of their father from birth, his special practices and his study methods. They also list the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna in order of their prominence (see Hebrew description). On the third leaf, there is a foreword by R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, followed by the foreword of R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, grandson of the Gaon of Vilna. The fourth leaf contains the foreword of the editor – R. Yisrael of Shklow, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna.
Various signatures on the title page of R. " Yaakov Berlin of Mir" – " In Jerusalem". His signature also appears on p. 102a. His full signature appears on the back endpaper, with his name and the name of his father: " …Yaakov son of the late R. Y[ehuda] Yidel Berlin… in Jerusalem". Several glosses (including some brief glosses and some lengthy glosses) in Ashkenazic script (on p 25a, a lengthy scholarly gloss, signed "So it seems to me, in my humble opinion, Chaim Tzvi". On p. 1a, a dedication in Yemenite script, with a calligraphic signature, dated 1901).
R. Yaakov Berlin of Mir (1794-1870), father of the Netziv of Volozhin and father-in-law of the Aruch HaShulchan. He was a wealthy merchant and an outstanding Torah scholar, a leader of the Mir community. He immigrated to Jerusalem in 1852, where he served as one of the leaders of the Ashkenazi community (see his biography in Mekor Baruch by his grandson R. Baruch Epstein).
[1], 3, 316, [2] leaves. 35 cm. Condition varies (first and final leaves in fair condition, rest of book in good-fair condition). Stains and wear. Marginal open tears and damage to title page, affecting text, repaired with paper and tape. Tears to other leaves. Worming, primarily to first and final leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 747.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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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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Ashlei Ravrevei, Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Horodna, 1806. First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Title page printed in red and black.
This is the first edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, based on his original manuscript. This edition was brought to print by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna.
A foreword by R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna was printed on the leaf following the title page (with mentions of R. Yisrael of Shklow who assisted in editing the book), followed by a foreword by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna – R. Yehuda Leib and R. Avraham.
The classic commentaries – the Shach and Taz, were not printed in this edition, presumably to save on printing expenses. The commentary of the Gaon of Vilna was printed around the text of the Shulchan Aruch, with Be'er HaGolah on the sides.
Signature of R. "Dov Aryeh --- Ritter, residing here in Prenzlau" on the title page. R. Dov Aryeh (Bernhard Löbel) Ritter Rabbi of Rotterdam (1855-1935), was a prominent Torah leader in Holland. He exchanged correspondence on halachic and communal matters with Torah leaders in many countries. His exceptional erudition led him to expose the forgery of the Jerusalem Talmud Kodashim, and he was the first to publicize essays and letters to this effect. R. Dov Aryeh served as rabbi of Prenzlau, near Lublin, in 1879-1885. He then went to serve as rabbi of Rotterdam, a position he held for some forty years.
23, [1], 24-176 leaves. 34.5 cm. High-quality, greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Minor tears to title page. Paper repairs to inner margin of title page, slightly affecting text. Stamps. Non-original binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 749.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
This is the first edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, based on his original manuscript. This edition was brought to print by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna.
A foreword by R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna was printed on the leaf following the title page (with mentions of R. Yisrael of Shklow who assisted in editing the book), followed by a foreword by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna – R. Yehuda Leib and R. Avraham.
The classic commentaries – the Shach and Taz, were not printed in this edition, presumably to save on printing expenses. The commentary of the Gaon of Vilna was printed around the text of the Shulchan Aruch, with Be'er HaGolah on the sides.
Signature of R. "Dov Aryeh --- Ritter, residing here in Prenzlau" on the title page. R. Dov Aryeh (Bernhard Löbel) Ritter Rabbi of Rotterdam (1855-1935), was a prominent Torah leader in Holland. He exchanged correspondence on halachic and communal matters with Torah leaders in many countries. His exceptional erudition led him to expose the forgery of the Jerusalem Talmud Kodashim, and he was the first to publicize essays and letters to this effect. R. Dov Aryeh served as rabbi of Prenzlau, near Lublin, in 1879-1885. He then went to serve as rabbi of Rotterdam, a position he held for some forty years.
23, [1], 24-176 leaves. 34.5 cm. High-quality, greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Minor tears to title page. Paper repairs to inner margin of title page, slightly affecting text. Stamps. Non-original binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 749.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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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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Three volumes of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Even HaEzer – three variants of the first edition.
The printing of Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna began in 1812, yet was interrupted shortly thereafter, due to Napoleon's invasion of Russia that year. The printers only managed to print sections 1-25 (and the beginning of section 26), without the title page. In 1819, the printing resumed, and sections 26-178, the title page and forewords were printed and bound with the incomplete copies printed in 1812. There is a significant difference between the two printings. The part printed in 1812 contains only the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna with the text of the Shulchan Aruch, while the Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel commentaries were to be printed as an addendum at the end of the book. In the part printed in 1819 however, the Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel commentaries were returned to their place on each page. In 1819, complementary leaves with the above commentaries pertaining to sections 1-25 were printed (since these sections were originally printed without the commentaries). Concurrently, in 1819, a complete edition of Even HaEzer was printed, in which even sections 1-25 were printed in the new format (with the Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel commentaries on each page). See Hebrew description for more details.
This lot comprises three variants of this edition:
• Apei Ravrevei, Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, sections 1-25, with Be'er HaGolah and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel. Vilna and Horodna, [1812-1819]. Copy comprising sections 1-25 which were printed in 1812, and the title page, forewords and supplements to sections 1-25 which were printed in 1819. Censorship authorization dated 1819 printed on verso of the title page.
[2], 3-24, 23-55 leaves. 34 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 753.
• Apei Ravrevei, Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, sections 1-178, with Be'er HaGolah and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel. Vilna and Horodna, [1812-1819]. Copy comprising sections 1-25 which were printed in 1812, and the title page, forewords, supplements to sections 1-25 and sections 26-179 which were printed in 1819. The censorship authorization appearing on the verso of the title page of the previous variant in not present in this copy.
A piece of paper was pasted on p. 24b, with a table of contents for Even HaEzer. This paper was added to hide the beginning of section 26.
Many (trimmed) scholarly glosses. Ownership inscription (trimmed) "For R. Yechezkel Kahana".
[2], 3-24, 23-55; 188 leaves. 33 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to several leaves. Worming to some leaves, slightly affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to headings. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 754.
• Apei Ravrevei, Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, sections 1-178, with Be'er HaGolah and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel. Vilna and Horodna, [1819]. A copy printed entirely in 1819.
Ownership inscription on the title page in square script: "Yitzchak son of R. Yaakov of Suvalk…" (presumably the great Torah scholar and kabbalist R. Yitzchak Eizik Chaver, rabbi of Suvalk). Owner's signature using the leaf numbers 6, 7 and 8: "David Seiberg, rabbi" (a rabbi of Suvalk, see enclosed material). Scholarly handwritten glosses (from a later period, in pencil).
4 pages; 5-61; 188 leaves. Approx. 34 cm. Bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Minor worming, affecting text of title page and several other leaves. Marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, repaired in part with strips of paper (on title page, paper repairs hide part of border). New binding. Bookplate.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 755.
The printing of Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna began in 1812, yet was interrupted shortly thereafter, due to Napoleon's invasion of Russia that year. The printers only managed to print sections 1-25 (and the beginning of section 26), without the title page. In 1819, the printing resumed, and sections 26-178, the title page and forewords were printed and bound with the incomplete copies printed in 1812. There is a significant difference between the two printings. The part printed in 1812 contains only the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna with the text of the Shulchan Aruch, while the Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel commentaries were to be printed as an addendum at the end of the book. In the part printed in 1819 however, the Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel commentaries were returned to their place on each page. In 1819, complementary leaves with the above commentaries pertaining to sections 1-25 were printed (since these sections were originally printed without the commentaries). Concurrently, in 1819, a complete edition of Even HaEzer was printed, in which even sections 1-25 were printed in the new format (with the Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel commentaries on each page). See Hebrew description for more details.
This lot comprises three variants of this edition:
• Apei Ravrevei, Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, sections 1-25, with Be'er HaGolah and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel. Vilna and Horodna, [1812-1819]. Copy comprising sections 1-25 which were printed in 1812, and the title page, forewords and supplements to sections 1-25 which were printed in 1819. Censorship authorization dated 1819 printed on verso of the title page.
[2], 3-24, 23-55 leaves. 34 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 753.
• Apei Ravrevei, Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, sections 1-178, with Be'er HaGolah and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel. Vilna and Horodna, [1812-1819]. Copy comprising sections 1-25 which were printed in 1812, and the title page, forewords, supplements to sections 1-25 and sections 26-179 which were printed in 1819. The censorship authorization appearing on the verso of the title page of the previous variant in not present in this copy.
A piece of paper was pasted on p. 24b, with a table of contents for Even HaEzer. This paper was added to hide the beginning of section 26.
Many (trimmed) scholarly glosses. Ownership inscription (trimmed) "For R. Yechezkel Kahana".
[2], 3-24, 23-55; 188 leaves. 33 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to several leaves. Worming to some leaves, slightly affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to headings. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 754.
• Apei Ravrevei, Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, sections 1-178, with Be'er HaGolah and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel. Vilna and Horodna, [1819]. A copy printed entirely in 1819.
Ownership inscription on the title page in square script: "Yitzchak son of R. Yaakov of Suvalk…" (presumably the great Torah scholar and kabbalist R. Yitzchak Eizik Chaver, rabbi of Suvalk). Owner's signature using the leaf numbers 6, 7 and 8: "David Seiberg, rabbi" (a rabbi of Suvalk, see enclosed material). Scholarly handwritten glosses (from a later period, in pencil).
4 pages; 5-61; 188 leaves. Approx. 34 cm. Bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Minor worming, affecting text of title page and several other leaves. Marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, repaired in part with strips of paper (on title page, paper repairs hide part of border). New binding. Bookplate.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 755.
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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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Torat Kohanim, Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat Parts I and II, with the classic commentaries and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. [Königsberg, 1855]. First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Choshen Mishpat. Two volumes. The title on the second title page of both volumes was printed in red.
This is the first edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, based on his original manuscript. Copied from the handwriting of the Gaon of Vilna by R. Meir Yaakov Ginsburg, who added references and glosses.
Approbations by R. Yisrael Lifshitz author of Tiferet Yisrael, R. Yaakov Tzvi Mecklenburg author of HaKetav VehaKabbalah and the Malbim. Lengthy and interesting foreword by the publisher R. Meir Yaakov Ginsburg at the beginning of the first volume, praising the Gaon of Vilna.
In vol. II (leaves 337-338), "omissions from the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna... found in Jerusalem [in] a transcript of selections...". Afterword by R. Meir Yaakov Ginsburg on leaf 338.
Two volumes. Vol. I: [1], 6, 332 leaves. Vol. II: [1] leaf (lacking first, woodcut title page), 342; 8; 9 leaves. 39 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears in several places. Leather bindings, with damage. New endpapers.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 756.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
This is the first edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, based on his original manuscript. Copied from the handwriting of the Gaon of Vilna by R. Meir Yaakov Ginsburg, who added references and glosses.
Approbations by R. Yisrael Lifshitz author of Tiferet Yisrael, R. Yaakov Tzvi Mecklenburg author of HaKetav VehaKabbalah and the Malbim. Lengthy and interesting foreword by the publisher R. Meir Yaakov Ginsburg at the beginning of the first volume, praising the Gaon of Vilna.
In vol. II (leaves 337-338), "omissions from the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna... found in Jerusalem [in] a transcript of selections...". Afterword by R. Meir Yaakov Ginsburg on leaf 338.
Two volumes. Vol. I: [1], 6, 332 leaves. Vol. II: [1] leaf (lacking first, woodcut title page), 342; 8; 9 leaves. 39 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears in several places. Leather bindings, with damage. New endpapers.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 756.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Grammar and Geometry
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