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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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Ya'ir Kino, two commentaries on Tractate Kinnim, Siach HaSadeh and Lekach Tov, by R. Menachem Eliezer Günstling of Vilna. Vilna, 1861.
This book was declared by the gaon of Vilna as a true interpretation of the Torah. This testimony is brought in Aliyot Eliyahu (comment 107), in the name of R. Eliyahu Ragoler Rabbi of Kalisch, who heard it from R. Chaim of Volozhin. According to the testimony, the author visited the Gaon of Vilna and showed him the book. The Gaon of Vilna requested that he leave it with him, and studied it throughout the night. The next morning, when R. Chaim of Volozhin came to see the Gaon of Vilna, the latter highly lauded the author and the book, stating that it is a true interpretation of the Torah (see quotation of the testimony in Hebrew description).
The author, R. Menachem Eliezer Günstling, a leading Torah scholar in his times, was the son of R. Levi son of R. David of Koden, author of Ateret Rosh, and brother-in-law of R. Menachem Mendel of Lublin, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna. R. Menachem Eliezer was a disciple of R. Shlomo of Vilkomir, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna (listed second in the list of disciples of the Gaon of Vilna in the foreword by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna to Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim. He is placed before the brother of R. Chaim of Volozhin – R. Zalman of Volozhin). For further information about R. Menachem Eliezer, see: E. Katzman, R. Menachem Mendel Disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, Yeshurun, IV, 1999, pp. 367-369.
[2], 37 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Tears and damage to several leaves. Open tear to title page, affecting text. Title page detached. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, detached and broken.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
This book was declared by the gaon of Vilna as a true interpretation of the Torah. This testimony is brought in Aliyot Eliyahu (comment 107), in the name of R. Eliyahu Ragoler Rabbi of Kalisch, who heard it from R. Chaim of Volozhin. According to the testimony, the author visited the Gaon of Vilna and showed him the book. The Gaon of Vilna requested that he leave it with him, and studied it throughout the night. The next morning, when R. Chaim of Volozhin came to see the Gaon of Vilna, the latter highly lauded the author and the book, stating that it is a true interpretation of the Torah (see quotation of the testimony in Hebrew description).
The author, R. Menachem Eliezer Günstling, a leading Torah scholar in his times, was the son of R. Levi son of R. David of Koden, author of Ateret Rosh, and brother-in-law of R. Menachem Mendel of Lublin, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna. R. Menachem Eliezer was a disciple of R. Shlomo of Vilkomir, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna (listed second in the list of disciples of the Gaon of Vilna in the foreword by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna to Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim. He is placed before the brother of R. Chaim of Volozhin – R. Zalman of Volozhin). For further information about R. Menachem Eliezer, see: E. Katzman, R. Menachem Mendel Disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, Yeshurun, IV, 1999, pp. 367-369.
[2], 37 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Tears and damage to several leaves. Open tear to title page, affecting text. Title page detached. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, detached and broken.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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and Books Quoting His Teachings in His Lifetime
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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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Yesod Olam, on establishing the months and leap years, and astronomy, by R. Yitzchak HaYisraeli. Berlin, [1777]. First edition, published by R. Baruch Schick of Shklow disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, from a manuscript found in the collection of R. Tzvi Hirsh Rabbi of Berlin.
Signature at the top of the title page: " Eli. Vilna". In his inscription on the flyleaf, the son of R. Aharon Chaim Zimmerman (1915-1995) relates to this signature and writes: "my father was in doubt whether the signature in this book… is of the Gaon of Vilna… and I do not know and I didn't ask on what he based [his doubt]" (the wording of the signature does not resemble the way the Gaon of Vilna usually signed, neither is the handwriting similar to established manuscripts of the Gaon of Vilna).
Another inscription in early handwriting: "I acquired this book with Maaser money, for… Jacob –?".
The author, R. Yitzchak son of Yosef HaYisraeli, a Spanish Torah scholar in Toledo in the 14th century, disciple of the Rosh. He wrote his work Yesod Olam upon the request of his teacher the Rosh, as stated on the title page. The book covers various branches of mathematics needed to understand the rules of the Hebrew calendar and astronomy.
The book was published by R. Baruch Schick of Berlin, based on a manuscript found in the collection of R. Tzvi Hirsh Levin Rabbi of Berlin and with his support (R. Tzvi Hirsh even wrote an approbation to the book). In his foreword, R. Baruch explains at length the importance of studying science and his aspiration to translate books from all disciplines into Hebrew. R. Baruch wrote similarly in his foreword to the Book of Euclid, which he published in The Hague in 1780, where he added that the Gaon of Vilna was the one who commanded him to translate as many scientific works as possible to Hebrew (see next item).
The list of subscribers, printed after the foreword by R. Baruch, includes "the renowned scholar Moshe Dessau" – Moses Mendelssohn. A poem in honor of the book and publisher, by Naftali (Hartwig) Wessely, was printed after the list of subscribers (in those times, Mendelssohn and his group were still regarded with moderation, and R. Tzvi Hirsh Levin entertained friendly ties with Mendelssohn. The battle of R. Tzvi Hirsh Levin against the Haskalah movement only began at a later point. See: Yisrael A. Shapiro, Diverging Views on the Question of Torah and Sciences in the School of the Gaon of Vilna, Badad, issue 13, 2003, pp. 12-15).
[1], 93, [7] leaves. Without [2] folded plates at end of book. 19 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Some tears and worming. Lower margins of some leaves trimmed close to text, affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding. Placed in an elegant matching slipcase.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Signature at the top of the title page: " Eli. Vilna". In his inscription on the flyleaf, the son of R. Aharon Chaim Zimmerman (1915-1995) relates to this signature and writes: "my father was in doubt whether the signature in this book… is of the Gaon of Vilna… and I do not know and I didn't ask on what he based [his doubt]" (the wording of the signature does not resemble the way the Gaon of Vilna usually signed, neither is the handwriting similar to established manuscripts of the Gaon of Vilna).
Another inscription in early handwriting: "I acquired this book with Maaser money, for… Jacob –?".
The author, R. Yitzchak son of Yosef HaYisraeli, a Spanish Torah scholar in Toledo in the 14th century, disciple of the Rosh. He wrote his work Yesod Olam upon the request of his teacher the Rosh, as stated on the title page. The book covers various branches of mathematics needed to understand the rules of the Hebrew calendar and astronomy.
The book was published by R. Baruch Schick of Berlin, based on a manuscript found in the collection of R. Tzvi Hirsh Levin Rabbi of Berlin and with his support (R. Tzvi Hirsh even wrote an approbation to the book). In his foreword, R. Baruch explains at length the importance of studying science and his aspiration to translate books from all disciplines into Hebrew. R. Baruch wrote similarly in his foreword to the Book of Euclid, which he published in The Hague in 1780, where he added that the Gaon of Vilna was the one who commanded him to translate as many scientific works as possible to Hebrew (see next item).
The list of subscribers, printed after the foreword by R. Baruch, includes "the renowned scholar Moshe Dessau" – Moses Mendelssohn. A poem in honor of the book and publisher, by Naftali (Hartwig) Wessely, was printed after the list of subscribers (in those times, Mendelssohn and his group were still regarded with moderation, and R. Tzvi Hirsh Levin entertained friendly ties with Mendelssohn. The battle of R. Tzvi Hirsh Levin against the Haskalah movement only began at a later point. See: Yisrael A. Shapiro, Diverging Views on the Question of Torah and Sciences in the School of the Gaon of Vilna, Badad, issue 13, 2003, pp. 12-15).
[1], 93, [7] leaves. Without [2] folded plates at end of book. 19 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Some tears and worming. Lower margins of some leaves trimmed close to text, affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding. Placed in an elegant matching slipcase.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Category
Books with Approbations by the Gaon of Vilna
and Books Quoting His Teachings in His Lifetime
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
The Book of Euclid, fundamentals of geometry, by the Greek mathematician Euclid, translated to Hebrew by R. Baruch Schick of Shklow, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna. The Hague, [1780]. First edition.
The Book of Euclid was translated to Hebrew by R. Baruch Schick of Shklow, upon the instruction of the Gaon of Vilna. In his foreword, R. Baruch Schick relates that when he was by the Gaon of Vilna in Tevet 1778, the latter stated that when a person lacks knowledge in sciences, he will lack a hundred times more in his knowledge of Torah, since Torah and sciences are inextricably linked. The Gaon of Vilna therefore asked him to translate scientific works into the Holy Tongue (see a different version of this foreword in a manuscript, item 59).
[4], 51, [1] leaves, [3] folded plates with geometric diagrams. 20 cm. Light-colored, high-quality paper. Overall good condition. Stains. A few tears. Minor marginal worming, not affecting text. Censorship signature and stamp. Old binding. Wear and significant damage to binding. Bookplate.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 861.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
The Book of Euclid was translated to Hebrew by R. Baruch Schick of Shklow, upon the instruction of the Gaon of Vilna. In his foreword, R. Baruch Schick relates that when he was by the Gaon of Vilna in Tevet 1778, the latter stated that when a person lacks knowledge in sciences, he will lack a hundred times more in his knowledge of Torah, since Torah and sciences are inextricably linked. The Gaon of Vilna therefore asked him to translate scientific works into the Holy Tongue (see a different version of this foreword in a manuscript, item 59).
[4], 51, [1] leaves, [3] folded plates with geometric diagrams. 20 cm. Light-colored, high-quality paper. Overall good condition. Stains. A few tears. Minor marginal worming, not affecting text. Censorship signature and stamp. Old binding. Wear and significant damage to binding. Bookplate.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 861.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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and Books Quoting His Teachings in His Lifetime
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Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $25,000
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Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Avoda Zara, with commentaries. Amsterdam: Proops brothers, [1763].
Copy of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, with dozens of glosses in his handwriting, which were never published.
Ownership inscription on the front endpaper: " Belongs to the exceptional and outstanding Torah scholar… R. Avraham son of the Gaon".
R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna studied from this Gemara, and added dozens of comments and glosses. These glosses fall into two categories:
1. Glosses from his father the Gaon of Vilna, which R. Avraham copied into his Gemara. These glosses were printed in the Vilna Shas in the appropriate places.
2. Dozens of lengthy glosses, as well as brief glosses of textual corrections and many references, by R. Avraham himself. These glosses were never published.
The glosses were presumably written over an extended period of time. Some of the glosses may have been written already in the lifetime of his father, the Gaon of Vilna.
His unique style of integrating all parts of the Torah in his teachings comes through in his glosses in the present volume, as he quotes here from various midrashim and from the Zohar. In many glosses, he discusses translation, and this attests to his command of various languages. He explains foreign words in Rashi using Greek, German, Italian, French and Polish.
Enclosed is an expert report by R. Yosef Avivi, who writes: "The comments of R. Avraham on Tractate Avoda Zara are not known from any other source, and they are vital both for the study of R. Avraham's unique approach to the commentary of the Talmud and its expressions, and for knowing the accurate text of the comments of the Gaon of Vilna on this Tractate. They prove the accuracy and reliability of the notes of the Gaon of Vilna printed in the Vilna Talmud, since some contend that they were not authored by him. This is the only source which proves that the comments of the Gaon of Vilna printed in the Vilna Talmud where indeed authored by him and that their text is accurate".
There are other tractates from this set of Talmud with glosses by R. Avraham. R. Shlomo Gottesman published the glosses of R. Avraham on two volumes, which comprise Tractates Berachot, Beitzah, Chagigah and Moed Katan, in Yeshurun, vol. IV (pp. 143-221) and vol. V (pp. 91-103). In vol. IV, R. Gottesman added a preface to the glosses, as well as a biography of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page and front endpaper of "R. Berish Ginsberg, son-in-law of the wealthy R. Yisrael Aharon Tulchinsky, from Uman, Kiev region", and his stamps (in Cyrillic characters). Several other inscriptions.
76; 21 leaves. Approx. 40 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. New leather binding.
Copy of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, with dozens of glosses in his handwriting, which were never published.
Ownership inscription on the front endpaper: " Belongs to the exceptional and outstanding Torah scholar… R. Avraham son of the Gaon".
R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna studied from this Gemara, and added dozens of comments and glosses. These glosses fall into two categories:
1. Glosses from his father the Gaon of Vilna, which R. Avraham copied into his Gemara. These glosses were printed in the Vilna Shas in the appropriate places.
2. Dozens of lengthy glosses, as well as brief glosses of textual corrections and many references, by R. Avraham himself. These glosses were never published.
The glosses were presumably written over an extended period of time. Some of the glosses may have been written already in the lifetime of his father, the Gaon of Vilna.
His unique style of integrating all parts of the Torah in his teachings comes through in his glosses in the present volume, as he quotes here from various midrashim and from the Zohar. In many glosses, he discusses translation, and this attests to his command of various languages. He explains foreign words in Rashi using Greek, German, Italian, French and Polish.
Enclosed is an expert report by R. Yosef Avivi, who writes: "The comments of R. Avraham on Tractate Avoda Zara are not known from any other source, and they are vital both for the study of R. Avraham's unique approach to the commentary of the Talmud and its expressions, and for knowing the accurate text of the comments of the Gaon of Vilna on this Tractate. They prove the accuracy and reliability of the notes of the Gaon of Vilna printed in the Vilna Talmud, since some contend that they were not authored by him. This is the only source which proves that the comments of the Gaon of Vilna printed in the Vilna Talmud where indeed authored by him and that their text is accurate".
There are other tractates from this set of Talmud with glosses by R. Avraham. R. Shlomo Gottesman published the glosses of R. Avraham on two volumes, which comprise Tractates Berachot, Beitzah, Chagigah and Moed Katan, in Yeshurun, vol. IV (pp. 143-221) and vol. V (pp. 91-103). In vol. IV, R. Gottesman added a preface to the glosses, as well as a biography of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page and front endpaper of "R. Berish Ginsberg, son-in-law of the wealthy R. Yisrael Aharon Tulchinsky, from Uman, Kiev region", and his stamps (in Cyrillic characters). Several other inscriptions.
76; 21 leaves. Approx. 40 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. New leather binding.
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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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Collection of books from the teachings of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna (and from the teachings of his father, the Gaon of Vilna):
1. Tehillim, with the Be'er Avraham commentary and a commentary on prayer, by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, with teachings in the name of his father the Gaon of Vilna. Warsaw, 1887. First edition.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1371.
2-3. Rav Pe'alim, on midrashim, by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna. Warsaw, 1894. First edition.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1390.
Bound with: Yeriot Shlomo, notes and additions to Rav Pe'alim, by R. Shlomo Buber. Warsaw, 1896.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1391.
4. Tirgem Avraham, on Targum Onkelos, by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, with Shesh Mashzar, by R. Shlomo Zalman of Vilna. Jerusalem, 1896. First edition. Published by R. Eliyahu Landau.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1386.
Tirgem Avraham is bound with six other books (including works of the Gaon of Vilna). See Hebrew description.
Ten books in 3 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
1. Tehillim, with the Be'er Avraham commentary and a commentary on prayer, by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, with teachings in the name of his father the Gaon of Vilna. Warsaw, 1887. First edition.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1371.
2-3. Rav Pe'alim, on midrashim, by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna. Warsaw, 1894. First edition.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1390.
Bound with: Yeriot Shlomo, notes and additions to Rav Pe'alim, by R. Shlomo Buber. Warsaw, 1896.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1391.
4. Tirgem Avraham, on Targum Onkelos, by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, with Shesh Mashzar, by R. Shlomo Zalman of Vilna. Jerusalem, 1896. First edition. Published by R. Eliyahu Landau.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1386.
Tirgem Avraham is bound with six other books (including works of the Gaon of Vilna). See Hebrew description.
Ten books in 3 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Lot 137 Se'arat Eliyahu – R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna – First Edition and Two Other Editions
Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Se'arat Eliyahu, by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna – three editions.
Se'arat Eliyahu is a composition authored by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna in memory of his father. The composition includes eulogies, memoirs and accounts about the Gaon of Vilna, as well as selected Torah thoughts in his name. This book is of prime importance for the study of the biography of the Gaon of Vilna, since it contains information from a reliable source close to the Gaon.
1. Se'arat Eliyahu. Warsaw, 1878. First edition.
Ownership inscription of R. "Moshe David Lieberman" [presumably the head of the Shomrei HaDat Beit Din in Antwerp], and signature of R. "Shmuel Mordechai (Refael) Katz" (a rabbi in Warsaw after the Holocaust).
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1360
2. Se'arat Eliyahu. Warsaw, [1930].
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1364..
3. Se'arat Eliyahu. Vienna, 1931.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1365.
The first edition of Se'arat Eliyahu is bound with:
• Iggeret HaTiyul, by R. Chaim Betzalel of Friedberg. Warsaw, 1875.
• Avnei Shoham, on Jewish names, by R. Mordechai Tzvi Manbi. Vilna, 1880.
5 books in 3 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Se'arat Eliyahu is a composition authored by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna in memory of his father. The composition includes eulogies, memoirs and accounts about the Gaon of Vilna, as well as selected Torah thoughts in his name. This book is of prime importance for the study of the biography of the Gaon of Vilna, since it contains information from a reliable source close to the Gaon.
1. Se'arat Eliyahu. Warsaw, 1878. First edition.
Ownership inscription of R. "Moshe David Lieberman" [presumably the head of the Shomrei HaDat Beit Din in Antwerp], and signature of R. "Shmuel Mordechai (Refael) Katz" (a rabbi in Warsaw after the Holocaust).
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1360
2. Se'arat Eliyahu. Warsaw, [1930].
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1364..
3. Se'arat Eliyahu. Vienna, 1931.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1365.
The first edition of Se'arat Eliyahu is bound with:
• Iggeret HaTiyul, by R. Chaim Betzalel of Friedberg. Warsaw, 1875.
• Avnei Shoham, on Jewish names, by R. Mordechai Tzvi Manbi. Vilna, 1880.
5 books in 3 volumes. Size and condition vary.
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
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Two books of Midrashim, compiled and edited by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna:
1. Midrash Pesikta Rabbati DeRav Kahana, with glosses by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, compiled by R. Ze'ev Wolf Einhorn. Breslau, [1831]. Approbations by rabbis of Vilna and Breslau, and approbation by R. Akiva Eger.
The compiler, R. Ze'ev Wolf Einhorn, writes in his foreword that for the first half of the Midrash, he based himself on a transcript handwritten by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, which he received from the son of R. Avraham – R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim. He copied from there the glosses of R. Avraham on the Midrash.
The text printed in this book is not actually Pesikta DeRav Kahana but rather Pesikta Rabbati.
[3], 79 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal open tear to title page, repaired. Censorship stamp and signature. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1398.
2. Midrash Aggadat Bereshit, with Midrash Temurah, Tractate Gerim and more, compiled by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna. Sensburg (Mragowo), [1861]. Foreword by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna.
[5], 65 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Several tears. Minor worming. Pages trimmed unevenly. Handwritten inscription. Stamp. Old binding.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
1. Midrash Pesikta Rabbati DeRav Kahana, with glosses by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, compiled by R. Ze'ev Wolf Einhorn. Breslau, [1831]. Approbations by rabbis of Vilna and Breslau, and approbation by R. Akiva Eger.
The compiler, R. Ze'ev Wolf Einhorn, writes in his foreword that for the first half of the Midrash, he based himself on a transcript handwritten by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, which he received from the son of R. Avraham – R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim. He copied from there the glosses of R. Avraham on the Midrash.
The text printed in this book is not actually Pesikta DeRav Kahana but rather Pesikta Rabbati.
[3], 79 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal open tear to title page, repaired. Censorship stamp and signature. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1398.
2. Midrash Aggadat Bereshit, with Midrash Temurah, Tractate Gerim and more, compiled by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna. Sensburg (Mragowo), [1861]. Foreword by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna.
[5], 65 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Several tears. Minor worming. Pages trimmed unevenly. Handwritten inscription. Stamp. Old binding.
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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Aliyot Eliyahu, biography of the Gaon of Vilna, his accomplishments and holy practices, by R. Yehoshua Heschel Levin. Vilna, 1856. First edition. Two title pages.
The most important and comprehensive book on the biography of the Gaon of Vilna, which serves as basis for all books and essays about the Gaon of Vilna and his school of thought printed thereafter. The book includes a section entitled Aliyat Kir – first bibliography of the books of the Gaon of Vilna, containing much valuable material on the history of the writings of the Gaon of Vilna in print and manuscript.
The author, R. Yehoshua Heschel Levin (1818-1884), son-in-law of the grandson of R. Chaim of Volozhin (R. Eliyahu Shlomo Zalman son of R. Itzele of Volozhin), leading Torah scholar in Vilna. He delt extensively with the Jerusalem Talmud, and tried to publish a new, emended edition. His composition Tziyun Yehoshua (Vilna 1869) on the Babylonian Talmud indicates parallel topics in the Jerusalem Talmud. R. Yehoshua Heschel was also the editor of Ruach Chaim, commentary on Tractate Avot by R. Chaim of Volozhin, and authored other compositions.
The book contains the glosses of R. David Luria – the Radal, who reviewed R. Yehoshua Heschel Levin's work and added various anecdotes and comments. The book also includes glosses by R. Avraham Simcha Berlin and R. Yaakov Tzvi Mecklenburg author of HaKetav VehaKabbalah. The final leaf contains praises and blessings for Alexander II, Czar of Russia.
Printed (yellow) wrappers. Owner's signature on back wrapper: "Yitzchak Tuviah son of R. ---".
[2], 3-60, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears and minor worming to back cover. Stamps. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 993.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
The most important and comprehensive book on the biography of the Gaon of Vilna, which serves as basis for all books and essays about the Gaon of Vilna and his school of thought printed thereafter. The book includes a section entitled Aliyat Kir – first bibliography of the books of the Gaon of Vilna, containing much valuable material on the history of the writings of the Gaon of Vilna in print and manuscript.
The author, R. Yehoshua Heschel Levin (1818-1884), son-in-law of the grandson of R. Chaim of Volozhin (R. Eliyahu Shlomo Zalman son of R. Itzele of Volozhin), leading Torah scholar in Vilna. He delt extensively with the Jerusalem Talmud, and tried to publish a new, emended edition. His composition Tziyun Yehoshua (Vilna 1869) on the Babylonian Talmud indicates parallel topics in the Jerusalem Talmud. R. Yehoshua Heschel was also the editor of Ruach Chaim, commentary on Tractate Avot by R. Chaim of Volozhin, and authored other compositions.
The book contains the glosses of R. David Luria – the Radal, who reviewed R. Yehoshua Heschel Levin's work and added various anecdotes and comments. The book also includes glosses by R. Avraham Simcha Berlin and R. Yaakov Tzvi Mecklenburg author of HaKetav VehaKabbalah. The final leaf contains praises and blessings for Alexander II, Czar of Russia.
Printed (yellow) wrappers. Owner's signature on back wrapper: "Yitzchak Tuviah son of R. ---".
[2], 3-60, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears and minor worming to back cover. Stamps. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 993.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Category
Biography of the Gaon of Vilna and History of Vilna Jewry
Catalogue
Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
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Aliyot Eliyahu, biography of the Gaon of Vilna – collection of editions:
1. Aliyot Eliyahu. Vilna, 1875. Fourth edition with corrections and additions. Printed wrappers.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 996.
2. Aliyot Eliyahu. Vilna, 1892.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 999.
3. Aliyot Eliyahu. Vilna, 1894.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1000.
4-6. Aliyot Eliyahu. Warsaw, [1914].
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1002.
Printed and bound with: • Se'arat Eliyahu (stories about the Gaon of Vilna by his son R. Avraham) and Maaseh Rav. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 1363, 821.
7-9. Aliyot Eliyahu, with Se'arat Eliyahu and Maaseh Rav. Warsaw, [20th century]. Stereotype edition of the Warsaw 1914 edition (the imprint was adapted).
The Vilna 1894 edition of Aliyot Eliyahu is bound with three other books. See Hebrew description.
12 books in 5 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
1. Aliyot Eliyahu. Vilna, 1875. Fourth edition with corrections and additions. Printed wrappers.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 996.
2. Aliyot Eliyahu. Vilna, 1892.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 999.
3. Aliyot Eliyahu. Vilna, 1894.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1000.
4-6. Aliyot Eliyahu. Warsaw, [1914].
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1002.
Printed and bound with: • Se'arat Eliyahu (stories about the Gaon of Vilna by his son R. Avraham) and Maaseh Rav. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 1363, 821.
7-9. Aliyot Eliyahu, with Se'arat Eliyahu and Maaseh Rav. Warsaw, [20th century]. Stereotype edition of the Warsaw 1914 edition (the imprint was adapted).
The Vilna 1894 edition of Aliyot Eliyahu is bound with three other books. See Hebrew description.
12 books in 5 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Category
Biography of the Gaon of Vilna and History of Vilna Jewry
Catalogue
Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
Including buyer's premium
Seven books, biography of the Gaon of Vilna, in Yiddish.
The books are translated and adapted from the biographical chapter of Aliyot Eliyahu, with additions. Though similar in content, the books have different titles and title pages.
For a list of books, see Hebrew description.
7 books and booklets. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
The books are translated and adapted from the biographical chapter of Aliyot Eliyahu, with additions. Though similar in content, the books have different titles and title pages.
For a list of books, see Hebrew description.
7 books and booklets. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Category
Biography of the Gaon of Vilna and History of Vilna Jewry
Catalogue
Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
Opening: $150
Sold for: $275
Including buyer's premium
13 books and booklets about the life and work of the Gaon of Vilna. Some are only editions.
For a list of books, see Hebrew description.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
For a list of books, see Hebrew description.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Category
Biography of the Gaon of Vilna and History of Vilna Jewry
Catalogue
Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
February 2, 2021
Opening: $250
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Collection of books on the history of Vilna and its Jewish community in various times, including the time of the Gaon of Vilna. Including only editions.
• From the Vilna Ghetto, by Chaikel Lunski; Vilna, 1921. Bound with Legends of the Vilna Gaon; Vilna, [1924]. Both inscribed by Lunski. • The Ghetto Lane in Vilna, 65 pictures by Moshe Vorobeichic, preface by Zalman Shneur. Zürich-Leipzig: Orell Fussli, [1931]. Hebrew and German. • Vilna During the Period of the Gaon, by Israel Klausner. Jerusalem, 1942. • Vilna, by Israel Cohen. Philadelphia, 1943. • and other books.
For a complete list of books, see Hebrew description.
14 books in 13 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
• From the Vilna Ghetto, by Chaikel Lunski; Vilna, 1921. Bound with Legends of the Vilna Gaon; Vilna, [1924]. Both inscribed by Lunski. • The Ghetto Lane in Vilna, 65 pictures by Moshe Vorobeichic, preface by Zalman Shneur. Zürich-Leipzig: Orell Fussli, [1931]. Hebrew and German. • Vilna During the Period of the Gaon, by Israel Klausner. Jerusalem, 1942. • Vilna, by Israel Cohen. Philadelphia, 1943. • and other books.
For a complete list of books, see Hebrew description.
14 books in 13 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Category
Biography of the Gaon of Vilna and History of Vilna Jewry
Catalogue