Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Tikunei Zohar, Be'er Yitzchak - Zhovkva, 1778 - Stamps of Rabbi "Yosef Greenwald" and Many Handwritten Corrections
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium
Tikunei Zohar, with Be'er Yitzchak commentary, by R. Yitzchak Isaac of Polotsk. [Zhovkva, 1778]. Stamps of R. "Yosef Greenwald". Many handwritten corrections (in pencil).
One of first books which presents sayings of the Gaon of Vilna during his lifetime. See introduction, page 17b which states: "… I have proposed this before the rabbi… the great and famous G-dly man, the Hassid, R. Eliyahu of Vilna". Also on page 36a he cites something which he asked the Gaon "… and he responded with his holy mouth…".
[4], 22, 192, [2] leaves. 22 cm. Good condition; slight staining and wear. Non-original binding; detached.
First book in chapter "Books mentioning the Gaon of Vilna during his lifetime" in the Vinograd Listing, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 1283.
One of first books which presents sayings of the Gaon of Vilna during his lifetime. See introduction, page 17b which states: "… I have proposed this before the rabbi… the great and famous G-dly man, the Hassid, R. Eliyahu of Vilna". Also on page 36a he cites something which he asked the Gaon "… and he responded with his holy mouth…".
[4], 22, 192, [2] leaves. 22 cm. Good condition; slight staining and wear. Non-original binding; detached.
First book in chapter "Books mentioning the Gaon of Vilna during his lifetime" in the Vinograd Listing, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 1283.
The Vilna Gaon and his disciples
The Vilna Gaon and his disciples