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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Alim LiTerufah, Iggeret HaRamban with Iggeret HaGra. [Vilna? 1800?]. According to Vinograd, this is the first edition of Iggeret HaGra, and it was printed before the Minsk 1836 edition which is known as the first edition (see below).
Presumably printed without title page. A heading appears at the top of the first leaf: "Alim LiTerufah – Iggeret HaRamban together with the letter of Rabbenu HaGaon Eliyahu". Iggeret HaGra begins on the second leaf with the heading: " This is the letter which the tremendous Torah scholar, rabbi of the entire Diaspora, holy, G-dly man, Rabbenu Eliyahu HaChassid נ"ע [see below] wrote to his family members, guidance and ethics, from his journey towards the Holy Land, matters which burn like a glowing fire in the hearts of the G-d-fearing".
In the Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon (p. 202, no. 1138), Vinograd determined the place and year of printing of this booklet as Vilna, 1800, based on the type of paper and style of typeface, and thus he renders this the first edition of Iggeret HaGra, rather than the Minsk 1836 edition.
There is an interesting distinction between these two editions. The Minsk edition begins with a similar heading: "This is the letter which the Gaon Olam [tremendous Torah scholar]… Rabbenu Eliyahu HaChassid, Gaon Olam…". The repetition of the praise "Gaon Olam" in the Minsk edition is surprising. According to Vinograd, the printer of the Minsk edition mistakenly read the acronym נ"ע (Nishmato Eden) in the present edition as ג"ע, which he interpreted as גאון עולם – Gaon Olam. [Nevertheless, in the Warsaw 1840 edition, printed in the book Divrei Chachamim VeChidotam – see item 144, the acronym נ"ע was printed].
[5] leaves. Lacking end, presumably one last leaf (just a few lines are missing from the conclusion of the letter). 13 cm. Bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming affecting text, repaired. Leaves trimmed affecting headings and with slight damage to text. Ink slightly faded in several places. Signature at top of title page: "Eli. Yechiel". New leather binding.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Extremely rare copy, presumably the only exemplar in the world.
Presumably printed without title page. A heading appears at the top of the first leaf: "Alim LiTerufah – Iggeret HaRamban together with the letter of Rabbenu HaGaon Eliyahu". Iggeret HaGra begins on the second leaf with the heading: " This is the letter which the tremendous Torah scholar, rabbi of the entire Diaspora, holy, G-dly man, Rabbenu Eliyahu HaChassid נ"ע [see below] wrote to his family members, guidance and ethics, from his journey towards the Holy Land, matters which burn like a glowing fire in the hearts of the G-d-fearing".
In the Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon (p. 202, no. 1138), Vinograd determined the place and year of printing of this booklet as Vilna, 1800, based on the type of paper and style of typeface, and thus he renders this the first edition of Iggeret HaGra, rather than the Minsk 1836 edition.
There is an interesting distinction between these two editions. The Minsk edition begins with a similar heading: "This is the letter which the Gaon Olam [tremendous Torah scholar]… Rabbenu Eliyahu HaChassid, Gaon Olam…". The repetition of the praise "Gaon Olam" in the Minsk edition is surprising. According to Vinograd, the printer of the Minsk edition mistakenly read the acronym נ"ע (Nishmato Eden) in the present edition as ג"ע, which he interpreted as גאון עולם – Gaon Olam. [Nevertheless, in the Warsaw 1840 edition, printed in the book Divrei Chachamim VeChidotam – see item 144, the acronym נ"ע was printed].
[5] leaves. Lacking end, presumably one last leaf (just a few lines are missing from the conclusion of the letter). 13 cm. Bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming affecting text, repaired. Leaves trimmed affecting headings and with slight damage to text. Ink slightly faded in several places. Signature at top of title page: "Eli. Yechiel". New leather binding.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Extremely rare copy, presumably the only exemplar in the world.
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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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Alim LiTerufah, Iggeret HaRamban with Iggeret HaGra. Minsk: Gershon Eliyahu son of Yitzchak [Blaunstein], 1836. First (dated) edition of Iggeret HaGra.
Iggeret HaGra begins on p. [3a], with the heading: " This is the letter which the tremendous Torah scholar, rabbi of the entire Diaspora, holy, G-dly man, Rabbenu Eliyahu HaChassid, tremendous Torah scholar, wrote to his family members, guidance and ethics, from his journey towards the Holy Land, matters which burn like a glowing fire in the hearts of the G-d-fearing".
This edition is bibliographically known as the first edition of Iggeret HaGra, see previous item.
Ten handwritten leaves were bound at the end of this copy, comprising a passage from Zohar Chadash, passages from Midrash Kohelet and Midrash Eichah, and a passage from Shaar HaBitachon of Chovot HaLevavot. Owner's signatures on the first leaf of the handwritten leaves: "Azriel Kohen of Jerusalem".
[5] leaves + [10] handwritten leaves. 13.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Marginal tears and damage to title page and other leaves, repaired (the leaves were detached and professionally restored with paper). Censorship stamp. New leather binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1139.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Iggeret HaGra begins on p. [3a], with the heading: " This is the letter which the tremendous Torah scholar, rabbi of the entire Diaspora, holy, G-dly man, Rabbenu Eliyahu HaChassid, tremendous Torah scholar, wrote to his family members, guidance and ethics, from his journey towards the Holy Land, matters which burn like a glowing fire in the hearts of the G-d-fearing".
This edition is bibliographically known as the first edition of Iggeret HaGra, see previous item.
Ten handwritten leaves were bound at the end of this copy, comprising a passage from Zohar Chadash, passages from Midrash Kohelet and Midrash Eichah, and a passage from Shaar HaBitachon of Chovot HaLevavot. Owner's signatures on the first leaf of the handwritten leaves: "Azriel Kohen of Jerusalem".
[5] leaves + [10] handwritten leaves. 13.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Marginal tears and damage to title page and other leaves, repaired (the leaves were detached and professionally restored with paper). Censorship stamp. New leather binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1139.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Iggeret HaGra
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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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Alim LiTerufah, Iggeret HaRamban with Iggeret HaGra. Ofen (present day: Budapest), 1841.
The title bears the imprint of the Minsk 1836 edition, with an erroneous chronogram, alluding to the year 1956.
16 pages. Approx. 10 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor marginal tears and damage, repaired. Faded stamp and inscription on title page. With paper wrappers (inscription on wrappers). New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1141.
Rare edition. Not in the NLI, listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book based on a copy in the Schocken Library.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
The title bears the imprint of the Minsk 1836 edition, with an erroneous chronogram, alluding to the year 1956.
16 pages. Approx. 10 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor marginal tears and damage, repaired. Faded stamp and inscription on title page. With paper wrappers (inscription on wrappers). New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1141.
Rare edition. Not in the NLI, listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book based on a copy in the Schocken Library.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Iggeret HaGra
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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: $300
Sold for: $688
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Shaarei Teshuvah, composition on ethics in Ladino, with Iggeret HaGra translated to Ladino. Izmir, [1855?].
This work was published by the Shaarei Teshuvah society in Belgrade, a charity society whose members committed to tithing their income. The title page states: "Composed by individuals of the Belgrade community…".
Iggeret HaGra begins on p. 8b, preceded by a brief introduction (in Hebrew): " So says the editor, I wished to compose and knock on the gates of repentance with this letter of R. Eliyahu of Vilna, since his words are like fiery embers…". The letter itself was printed in Ladino.
Ownership inscription in (late) Sephardic script at the bottom of the title page: "From the community of Izmir – Dov HaKohen".
16 leaves. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves (some of tears to title page repaired). New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1144.
Rare edition.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
This work was published by the Shaarei Teshuvah society in Belgrade, a charity society whose members committed to tithing their income. The title page states: "Composed by individuals of the Belgrade community…".
Iggeret HaGra begins on p. 8b, preceded by a brief introduction (in Hebrew): " So says the editor, I wished to compose and knock on the gates of repentance with this letter of R. Eliyahu of Vilna, since his words are like fiery embers…". The letter itself was printed in Ladino.
Ownership inscription in (late) Sephardic script at the bottom of the title page: "From the community of Izmir – Dov HaKohen".
16 leaves. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves (some of tears to title page repaired). New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1144.
Rare edition.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Iggeret HaGra
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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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Sold for: $475
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Alim LiTerufah – Iggeret HaRamban with Iggeret HaGra in Hebrew with Yiddish translation. Seven editions:
• Vilna, 1849. First edition of Iggeret HaGra in Yiddish. Not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book nor in the NLI catalog. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1142.
• Four other editions of Alim LiTerufah, with Yiddish translation: Vilna, 1850; Warsaw, 1856; Vilna, 1862; Vilna, 1908. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 1143, 1145, 1148, 1169.
• Fürth, [1859]. Different translation to that of the Vilna 1849 edition and the subsequent editions. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1147.
• Michalovitz, [ca. 1910s]. This translation is different to that of the Vilna 1849 edition and subsequent editions. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1172.
7 books. Size and condition vary.
For further details, see Hebrew description.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
• Vilna, 1849. First edition of Iggeret HaGra in Yiddish. Not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book nor in the NLI catalog. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1142.
• Four other editions of Alim LiTerufah, with Yiddish translation: Vilna, 1850; Warsaw, 1856; Vilna, 1862; Vilna, 1908. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 1143, 1145, 1148, 1169.
• Fürth, [1859]. Different translation to that of the Vilna 1849 edition and the subsequent editions. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1147.
• Michalovitz, [ca. 1910s]. This translation is different to that of the Vilna 1849 edition and subsequent editions. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1172.
7 books. Size and condition vary.
For further details, see Hebrew description.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Iggeret HaGra
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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 editions of Alim LiTerufah (Iggeret HaRamban and Iggeret HaGra), mostly from various editions of ethics books.
For a list of books, see Hebrew description.
12 books. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
For a list of books, see Hebrew description.
12 books. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Iggeret HaGra
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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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Mesilat Yesharim by the Ramchal, with Iggeret HaRamban, Iggeret HaGra and Iggeret HaMusar by R. Yisrael Salanter – seven editions:
• Vilna, 1889 (stereotype edition of the 1884 edition – with censorship authorization from 1889). • Warsaw, 1902. • Warsaw, 1910. • Poltava, 1917. • Jerusalem, [1925]. • Kovno, 1940. • London, [1970s].
The Kovno 1940 edition bears stamps of "The Ezrat Torah Library of the Mir Yeshiva – Kėdainiai" (from the Mir yeshiva's exile in Keidan, during the Holocaust).
Signature: "Yitzchak Tzvi Frei", and other signatures and inscriptions.
7 books. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
• Vilna, 1889 (stereotype edition of the 1884 edition – with censorship authorization from 1889). • Warsaw, 1902. • Warsaw, 1910. • Poltava, 1917. • Jerusalem, [1925]. • Kovno, 1940. • London, [1970s].
The Kovno 1940 edition bears stamps of "The Ezrat Torah Library of the Mir Yeshiva – Kėdainiai" (from the Mir yeshiva's exile in Keidan, during the Holocaust).
Signature: "Yitzchak Tzvi Frei", and other signatures and inscriptions.
7 books. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Iggeret HaGra
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