Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
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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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The Book of Mishlei with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Shklow, [1798]. First edition.
First composition by the Gaon of Vilna to be published.
Brought to print by the close disciple of the Gaon, the kabbalist R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow. The book begins with an interesting foreword by R. Menachem Mendel, where he relates that he published the book upon the express request of the Gaon of Vilna (see Hebrew description).
61, 15, [1] leaves. 27.5 cm. Particularly wide margins. Thick, high-quality bluish paper. Title page supplied from a different copy (detached), smaller than other leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Many stains to title page. Several leaves partially detached. Marginal creases. Worming. Large marginal open tear to final leaf and open tears to several others leaves, not affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps on title page. Original leather binding. Damage and significant worming to binding. Spine restored.
Variant copy. Differs in typography of final leaf; three lines omitted at the end of p. 2. This variant is listed in Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 88, p. 20.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
First composition by the Gaon of Vilna to be published.
Brought to print by the close disciple of the Gaon, the kabbalist R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow. The book begins with an interesting foreword by R. Menachem Mendel, where he relates that he published the book upon the express request of the Gaon of Vilna (see Hebrew description).
61, 15, [1] leaves. 27.5 cm. Particularly wide margins. Thick, high-quality bluish paper. Title page supplied from a different copy (detached), smaller than other leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Many stains to title page. Several leaves partially detached. Marginal creases. Worming. Large marginal open tear to final leaf and open tears to several others leaves, not affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps on title page. Original leather binding. Damage and significant worming to binding. Spine restored.
Variant copy. Differs in typography of final leaf; three lines omitted at the end of p. 2. This variant is listed in Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 88, p. 20.
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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Tanna DeVei Eliyahu, commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on the Book of Mishlei. Prague, 1814. Second edition. Two title pages.
The publisher of this edition, R. Shmuel HaKatan (Klein), omitted the foreword by R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow which appeared in the 1798 edition. Approbations by the rabbis of Prague, headed by R. Elazar Fleckeles, are printed at the beginning of the book.
Early owner's signature at the top of the first title page: "Shmuel ----".
[2], 3-73, [5] leaves. 21.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Wear and marginal open tears, not affecting text. Marginal paper repair to first title page. New binding, slightly torn.
[5] leaves at the end of the book, with lists of "prenumeranten" (subscribers) from the cities of Moravia and Hungary, are not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. The heading of the lists reads: "These are the names of the rabbis, Torah scholars and respected people who generously offered to buy this wonderful book…".
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 89.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
The publisher of this edition, R. Shmuel HaKatan (Klein), omitted the foreword by R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow which appeared in the 1798 edition. Approbations by the rabbis of Prague, headed by R. Elazar Fleckeles, are printed at the beginning of the book.
Early owner's signature at the top of the first title page: "Shmuel ----".
[2], 3-73, [5] leaves. 21.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Wear and marginal open tears, not affecting text. Marginal paper repair to first title page. New binding, slightly torn.
[5] leaves at the end of the book, with lists of "prenumeranten" (subscribers) from the cities of Moravia and Hungary, are not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. The heading of the lists reads: "These are the names of the rabbis, Torah scholars and respected people who generously offered to buy this wonderful book…".
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 89.
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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The Book of Mishlei with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Two copies of the Warsaw 1837 edition (third edition), one of them with a special title page printed in Vilna in 1839.
1. The Book of Mishlei, with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Warsaw, 1837.
Brought to print by R. Yitzchak of Tiktin. With an approbation by R. Shlomo Zalman Lipschitz of Warsaw. Two prenumeranten leaves were added at the beginning of the book.
Signature of R. "Chaim David Sohn" on the title page – R. Chaim Davidson (1760-1854, Otzar HaRabbanim 5945), born in Pinchov to R. David Tevele. Disciple of R. Yaakov of Lissa, author of Netivot HaMishpat. Prominent Torah scholar and extremely wealthy man. A leader of Polish Jewry, he headed the rabbis who supported the Polish revolt. With the passing of the Chemdat Shlomo in 1839, he was appointed chief rabbi of Warsaw.
[3], 3-56 leaves. 24 cm. Light-colored, high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains to title page and other leaves. Minor worming. Stamps. Original binding with leather spine. Damage to binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 90.
2. Shaar Mishlei – the Book of Mishlei with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna, 1839. This is actually the Warsaw 1837 edition (including the prenumeranten leaves), but the original title page was replaced with a special title page printed in Vilna, with a different title: Shaar Mishlei, and the imprint (in Russian): "M. Romm and Z. Typograph, Vilna 1839".
Ownership inscription on the front endpaper: "…Moshe Yehuda son of R. Yitzchak of Kovno".
[3], 3-56 leaves. 22 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Marginal creases and minor tears to title page and other leaves. Old binding, slightly loose; spine damaged, with loss.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 91.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
1. The Book of Mishlei, with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Warsaw, 1837.
Brought to print by R. Yitzchak of Tiktin. With an approbation by R. Shlomo Zalman Lipschitz of Warsaw. Two prenumeranten leaves were added at the beginning of the book.
Signature of R. "Chaim David Sohn" on the title page – R. Chaim Davidson (1760-1854, Otzar HaRabbanim 5945), born in Pinchov to R. David Tevele. Disciple of R. Yaakov of Lissa, author of Netivot HaMishpat. Prominent Torah scholar and extremely wealthy man. A leader of Polish Jewry, he headed the rabbis who supported the Polish revolt. With the passing of the Chemdat Shlomo in 1839, he was appointed chief rabbi of Warsaw.
[3], 3-56 leaves. 24 cm. Light-colored, high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains to title page and other leaves. Minor worming. Stamps. Original binding with leather spine. Damage to binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 90.
2. Shaar Mishlei – the Book of Mishlei with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna, 1839. This is actually the Warsaw 1837 edition (including the prenumeranten leaves), but the original title page was replaced with a special title page printed in Vilna, with a different title: Shaar Mishlei, and the imprint (in Russian): "M. Romm and Z. Typograph, Vilna 1839".
Ownership inscription on the front endpaper: "…Moshe Yehuda son of R. Yitzchak of Kovno".
[3], 3-56 leaves. 22 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Marginal creases and minor tears to title page and other leaves. Old binding, slightly loose; spine damaged, with loss.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 91.
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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Five editions of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on the Book of Mishlei:
• Vilna, 1883. • Vilna, 1885. Missing four final leaves. • Vilna, 1925. • Jerusalem, [1928]. • [Tel-Aviv, 1957]. Photocopy edition.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 93, 94, 96, 98.
5 books. Size and condition vary.
For further information, see Hebrew description.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
• Vilna, 1883. • Vilna, 1885. Missing four final leaves. • Vilna, 1925. • Jerusalem, [1928]. • [Tel-Aviv, 1957]. Photocopy edition.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 93, 94, 96, 98.
5 books. Size and condition vary.
For further information, 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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Michtav Eliy[ahu], commentary on Shir HaShirim and on the Book of Chabakuk, and selected novellae on Rambam and Talmudic topics, by the Gaon of Vilna. Prague: "Shmuel HaKatan" [R. Shmuel Klein], 1811. First edition of the commentary on Shir HaShirim and Chabakuk. In subsequent editions, a different, emended text was printed.
The publisher printed the commentary on Shir HaShirim and Chabakuk based on a manuscript copying which he obtained. The commentary was printed with errors and omissions. In 1842, the grandsons of the Gaon of Vilna published a corrected version of this commentary, with the addition of sections which were not printed here (they referred to this commentary as "commentary a"). They also added an additional commentary by the Gaon of Vilna (which they refer to as "commentary b"). In their edition, the grandsons of the Gaon of Vilna do not relate at all to the present edition, see next item.
There are three prenumeranten leaves at the beginning of the book, with names of subscribers from Bohemia and Moravia. A foreword was printed on verso of title page, by "the sons of the outstanding rabbi…", signed by "Yehuda Leib son of the late Gaon R. Eli." – this is the foreword of the sons of the Gaon of Vilna to Perush al Kama Aggadot (Vilna, 1800). The publisher, R. Shmuel Klein, omitted the final two paragraphs and the name of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna (who had passed away by then). Furthermore, he shortened the first paragraph, omitting the passage criticising R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow and R. Moshe of Pinsk (see item 19).
Signatures and ownership inscription of R. "Mordechai Adler Katz" – R. Mordechai HaKohen Adler Rabbi of Hanover.
[4], 24 leaves. 21.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Creases to edges of leaves. Worming. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 150.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
The publisher printed the commentary on Shir HaShirim and Chabakuk based on a manuscript copying which he obtained. The commentary was printed with errors and omissions. In 1842, the grandsons of the Gaon of Vilna published a corrected version of this commentary, with the addition of sections which were not printed here (they referred to this commentary as "commentary a"). They also added an additional commentary by the Gaon of Vilna (which they refer to as "commentary b"). In their edition, the grandsons of the Gaon of Vilna do not relate at all to the present edition, see next item.
There are three prenumeranten leaves at the beginning of the book, with names of subscribers from Bohemia and Moravia. A foreword was printed on verso of title page, by "the sons of the outstanding rabbi…", signed by "Yehuda Leib son of the late Gaon R. Eli." – this is the foreword of the sons of the Gaon of Vilna to Perush al Kama Aggadot (Vilna, 1800). The publisher, R. Shmuel Klein, omitted the final two paragraphs and the name of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna (who had passed away by then). Furthermore, he shortened the first paragraph, omitting the passage criticising R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow and R. Moshe of Pinsk (see item 19).
Signatures and ownership inscription of R. "Mordechai Adler Katz" – R. Mordechai HaKohen Adler Rabbi of Hanover.
[4], 24 leaves. 21.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Creases to edges of leaves. Worming. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 150.
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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Commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Shir HaShirim, two different editions with textual variations to the commentaries, based on different manuscripts:
1. Shir HaShirim, with Rashi and two commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna. Warsaw, 1842.
This edition contains two commentaries on Shir HaShirim by the Gaon of Vilna. The foreword informs that the first commentary is intended for everyone, whilst the second commentary is geared to Torah scholars. The first commentary (referred to in the foreword as "commentary a") was previously published in Prague 1811 under the title Michtav Eliyahu, yet with errors, variations and omissions. In this edition, the commentary was printed in its full, emended version. Alongside it is a second commentary (referred to in the foreword as "commentary b"). This is the first edition of the second commentary.
The foreword states that the manuscript of both commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna was in the possession of R. Yechezkel and R. Tuviah grandsons of the Gaon of Vilna (sons of R. Yehuda Leib, son of the Gaon of Vilna), and they gave it to the publisher.
• Bound with: Kerem Shlomo, novellae on Shulchan Aruch and the Talmud, by R. Shlomo Aharon Zelig. Warsaw, 1841.
Two books bound together. Shir HaShirim: [30] leaves. Kerem Shlomo: [5], 37; 6 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Several minor tears. Minor worming to first leaves of Shir HaShirim and to endpapers. Old, damaged binding, with significant worming.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 151.
2. Megillat Shir HaShirim, with commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna and the Arizal. Warsaw, 1886.
The manuscript of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna printed in this edition was in the possession of R. David Luria.
In this edition, the two commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna were combined into one commentary, with many additions. A third, kabbalistic commentary by the Gaon of Vilna was printed on the beginning of the Megillah (on chapter I and on the first 7 verses of chapter II). The Be'er Avraham commentary to the first four chapters, by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, was added at the end of the book.
104 pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor damage. Original binding, worn, with leather spine. Significant worming to binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 152.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
1. Shir HaShirim, with Rashi and two commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna. Warsaw, 1842.
This edition contains two commentaries on Shir HaShirim by the Gaon of Vilna. The foreword informs that the first commentary is intended for everyone, whilst the second commentary is geared to Torah scholars. The first commentary (referred to in the foreword as "commentary a") was previously published in Prague 1811 under the title Michtav Eliyahu, yet with errors, variations and omissions. In this edition, the commentary was printed in its full, emended version. Alongside it is a second commentary (referred to in the foreword as "commentary b"). This is the first edition of the second commentary.
The foreword states that the manuscript of both commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna was in the possession of R. Yechezkel and R. Tuviah grandsons of the Gaon of Vilna (sons of R. Yehuda Leib, son of the Gaon of Vilna), and they gave it to the publisher.
• Bound with: Kerem Shlomo, novellae on Shulchan Aruch and the Talmud, by R. Shlomo Aharon Zelig. Warsaw, 1841.
Two books bound together. Shir HaShirim: [30] leaves. Kerem Shlomo: [5], 37; 6 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Several minor tears. Minor worming to first leaves of Shir HaShirim and to endpapers. Old, damaged binding, with significant worming.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 151.
2. Megillat Shir HaShirim, with commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna and the Arizal. Warsaw, 1886.
The manuscript of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna printed in this edition was in the possession of R. David Luria.
In this edition, the two commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna were combined into one commentary, with many additions. A third, kabbalistic commentary by the Gaon of Vilna was printed on the beginning of the Megillah (on chapter I and on the first 7 verses of chapter II). The Be'er Avraham commentary to the first four chapters, by R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, was added at the end of the book.
104 pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor damage. Original binding, worn, with leather spine. Significant worming to binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 152.
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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Two books in one volume – two compositions published by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna, R. Avraham and R. Yehuda Leib. These are the first two compositions published based on the original manuscript of the Gaon of Vilna (and not from manuscripts by disciples who recorded his teachings):
1. Perush al Kama Aggadot – Aggadot of Rabba Bar Bar Chana from tractate Bava Batra and other Talmudic Aggadot, with the commentaries of Rashi, Rashbam and the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna, 1800. First edition.
Printed and bound with:
2. The Book of Yonah with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna, 1800. First edition.
An approbation by the two heads of the Vilna Beit Din was printed on verso of the title page of the first book, confirming that the sons of the Gaon of Vilna have the exclusive rights to publishing the writings of their father.
On verso of the title page of the second book – commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on the Book of Yonah, there is a proclamation by the heads of the Vilna Beit Din against people who published writings of the Gaon of Vilna without fully understanding them. The proclamation is signed by the four beadles of the Vilna community, and dated Kislev 1798.
At the beginning of Perush al Kama Aggadot, there is a foreword by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna, criticizing R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow who printed a commentary on the Book of Mishlei, and their brother-in-law R. Moshe of Pinsk, who printed the book Shenot Eliyahu in Lviv. It is followed by another foreword – by R. Chaim of Volozhin (originally written for the book Shenot Eliyahu, Lviv 1799; see item 26).
Two books in one volume. [3], 15, [1] leaves; [1], 6 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear. Worming and marginal tears to title page of commentary on Yonah, repaired with paper (leaf presumably supplied from a different copy, and professionally remargined). Minor marginal repairs to several other leaves. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 50; 460.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
1. Perush al Kama Aggadot – Aggadot of Rabba Bar Bar Chana from tractate Bava Batra and other Talmudic Aggadot, with the commentaries of Rashi, Rashbam and the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna, 1800. First edition.
Printed and bound with:
2. The Book of Yonah with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna, 1800. First edition.
An approbation by the two heads of the Vilna Beit Din was printed on verso of the title page of the first book, confirming that the sons of the Gaon of Vilna have the exclusive rights to publishing the writings of their father.
On verso of the title page of the second book – commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on the Book of Yonah, there is a proclamation by the heads of the Vilna Beit Din against people who published writings of the Gaon of Vilna without fully understanding them. The proclamation is signed by the four beadles of the Vilna community, and dated Kislev 1798.
At the beginning of Perush al Kama Aggadot, there is a foreword by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna, criticizing R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow who printed a commentary on the Book of Mishlei, and their brother-in-law R. Moshe of Pinsk, who printed the book Shenot Eliyahu in Lviv. It is followed by another foreword – by R. Chaim of Volozhin (originally written for the book Shenot Eliyahu, Lviv 1799; see item 26).
Two books in one volume. [3], 15, [1] leaves; [1], 6 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear. Worming and marginal tears to title page of commentary on Yonah, repaired with paper (leaf presumably supplied from a different copy, and professionally remargined). Minor marginal repairs to several other leaves. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 50; 460.
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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Eleven editions of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on the Book of Yonah. The commentary was first published in 1800, by the sons of the Gaon of Vilna, from the original manuscript of the Gaon and was the first work to be published based on his manuscripts (see previous item).
11 editions: • Prague, 1810. • Warsaw, 1837. • Warsaw, 1852. • Jerusalem, [1866]. • Jerusalem. [1899]. • Vilna, 1881. • Lviv, 1887. • Piotrkow, 1901. • Piotrkow, 1912. • Frampol-Lublin, 1920. • Photocopy edition of the Warsaw 1837 edition (no place or date indicated).
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 51-56, 58-60, 946.
Bound with two other books. For further information, see Hebrew description.
13 books in 11 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
11 editions: • Prague, 1810. • Warsaw, 1837. • Warsaw, 1852. • Jerusalem, [1866]. • Jerusalem. [1899]. • Vilna, 1881. • Lviv, 1887. • Piotrkow, 1901. • Piotrkow, 1912. • Frampol-Lublin, 1920. • Photocopy edition of the Warsaw 1837 edition (no place or date indicated).
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, nos. 51-56, 58-60, 946.
Bound with two other books. For further information, see Hebrew description.
13 books in 11 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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Me'il Tzedakah, "a precious, pleasing and delightful commentary to Megillah Esther, using various approaches", by the Gaon of Vilna. Berlin, 1856. First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna to Megillat Esther.
The composition was published by R. Yaakov Lapin "from Neustadt Sugind [Žemaičių Naumiestis], Russia". The name of the author, the Gaon of Vilna, is not mentioned; the title page only states that the author is "A genius, a very great person, who has extensive knowledge in both hidden and revealed realms of the Torah…". The name of the author was omitted due to the prohibition of the Vilna Beit Din to print works by the Gaon of Vilna without their permission.
The commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Megillah Esther is already mentioned in the introduction of the sons of the Gaon of Vilna to Perush al Kama Aggadot (Vilna, 1800). The uniqueness of this edition lies in the fact that the kabbalistic commentary is integrated in the Peshat commentary. Different versions of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Megillat Esther were later printed, based on other manuscripts: the Jerusalem 1872 edition, published by R. Tzvi Hirsh Perlman of Kalushin, with barely any kabbalistic sections; the Warsaw 1876 edition, where a brief commentary was added according to the Remez approach; and the Warsaw 1899 edition (in the book Likutei Torah), containing only the kabbalistic commentary with barely any sections of Peshat.
[3], 60 pages. 16 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Minor worming. Original binding, worn, with tears, damage and worming.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 126.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
The composition was published by R. Yaakov Lapin "from Neustadt Sugind [Žemaičių Naumiestis], Russia". The name of the author, the Gaon of Vilna, is not mentioned; the title page only states that the author is "A genius, a very great person, who has extensive knowledge in both hidden and revealed realms of the Torah…". The name of the author was omitted due to the prohibition of the Vilna Beit Din to print works by the Gaon of Vilna without their permission.
The commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Megillah Esther is already mentioned in the introduction of the sons of the Gaon of Vilna to Perush al Kama Aggadot (Vilna, 1800). The uniqueness of this edition lies in the fact that the kabbalistic commentary is integrated in the Peshat commentary. Different versions of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Megillat Esther were later printed, based on other manuscripts: the Jerusalem 1872 edition, published by R. Tzvi Hirsh Perlman of Kalushin, with barely any kabbalistic sections; the Warsaw 1876 edition, where a brief commentary was added according to the Remez approach; and the Warsaw 1899 edition (in the book Likutei Torah), containing only the kabbalistic commentary with barely any sections of Peshat.
[3], 60 pages. 16 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Minor worming. Original binding, worn, with tears, damage and worming.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 126.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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Torah, Neviim and Ketuvim
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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: $120
Sold for: $175
Including buyer's premium
Two books of the teachings of the Gaon of Vilna, printed in Jerusalem, compiled and edited by R. Tzvi Hirsh Perlman:
1. Megillat Esther, with a commentary by the Gaon of Vilna. Jerusalem: Yoel Moshe son of R. M. [Salomon], 1872.
The commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Megillat Esther was already mentioned in the foreword of the sons of the Gaon of Vilna to Perush al Kama Aggadot (Vilna, 1800). The composition was first published in Berlin in 1856, anonymously (see previous item). In the present edition, only the Peshat commentary was printed, and it is the prototype of all future editions.
13 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears to several leaves. Minor worming. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 127; Sh. HaLevy, no. 177.
2. Yalkut Avanim, selections from the writings of the Gaon of Vilna and from unpublished manuscripts of his disciples, by R. Tzvi Hirsh Perlman. Jerusalem: Nissan Bak and his grandson Chaim Tzvi, [1875]. First edition.
Printed in the margins: Even HaTaamim – a brief summary of each paragraph. This book was later printed under various titles: Yad Eliyahu, Kol Eliyahu, and Niflaot Eliyahu. Even HaTaamim was omitted from subsequent editions of the book.
[4], 30 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including marginal dark stains, primarily at beginning of book. Minor marginal tears and damage to some leaves. Signatures, glosses and handwritten markings. New binding.
The publisher, R. Tzvi Hirsh Perlman of Kalushin was a Torah scholar of Jerusalem and a disciple of the Imrei Binah – R. Meir Auerbach. He published several books of teachings of the Gaon of Vilna.
R. Tzvi Hirsh arranged the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna based on several reliable manuscripts which he found in Jerusalem. In his foreword, he writes: "I merited to obtain 3 accurate transcripts… one from the late R. Tuviah, grandson of the Gaon of Vilna, publisher of Shir HaShirim by the Gaon of Vilna, and the second from R… Yitzchak HaKohen of Kolna [author of Toldot Yitzchak, see item 121], and the third from R… Shachna of Skidel, expert sofer [regarding the manuscript of R. Shachna Yellin of Skidel and Jerusalem, see item 56].
Yalkut Avanim is comprised of selections from the writings of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples, compiled by R. Tzvi Hirsh. In his lengthy foreword, he recounts his experiences living in Jerusalem.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 910; Sh. HaLevy, no. 239.
• Enclosed: Kol Eliyahu by the Gaon of Vilna, compiled by R. Tzvi Hirsh [Perlman]. Piotrkow, [stereotype edition of the Warsaw 1896 edition]. This is actually the book Yalkut Avanim, printed under a different title (the page headings state Yalkut Avanim).
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 914 (Vinograd estimates the year of printing as 1920).
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
1. Megillat Esther, with a commentary by the Gaon of Vilna. Jerusalem: Yoel Moshe son of R. M. [Salomon], 1872.
The commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Megillat Esther was already mentioned in the foreword of the sons of the Gaon of Vilna to Perush al Kama Aggadot (Vilna, 1800). The composition was first published in Berlin in 1856, anonymously (see previous item). In the present edition, only the Peshat commentary was printed, and it is the prototype of all future editions.
13 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears to several leaves. Minor worming. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 127; Sh. HaLevy, no. 177.
2. Yalkut Avanim, selections from the writings of the Gaon of Vilna and from unpublished manuscripts of his disciples, by R. Tzvi Hirsh Perlman. Jerusalem: Nissan Bak and his grandson Chaim Tzvi, [1875]. First edition.
Printed in the margins: Even HaTaamim – a brief summary of each paragraph. This book was later printed under various titles: Yad Eliyahu, Kol Eliyahu, and Niflaot Eliyahu. Even HaTaamim was omitted from subsequent editions of the book.
[4], 30 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including marginal dark stains, primarily at beginning of book. Minor marginal tears and damage to some leaves. Signatures, glosses and handwritten markings. New binding.
The publisher, R. Tzvi Hirsh Perlman of Kalushin was a Torah scholar of Jerusalem and a disciple of the Imrei Binah – R. Meir Auerbach. He published several books of teachings of the Gaon of Vilna.
R. Tzvi Hirsh arranged the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna based on several reliable manuscripts which he found in Jerusalem. In his foreword, he writes: "I merited to obtain 3 accurate transcripts… one from the late R. Tuviah, grandson of the Gaon of Vilna, publisher of Shir HaShirim by the Gaon of Vilna, and the second from R… Yitzchak HaKohen of Kolna [author of Toldot Yitzchak, see item 121], and the third from R… Shachna of Skidel, expert sofer [regarding the manuscript of R. Shachna Yellin of Skidel and Jerusalem, see item 56].
Yalkut Avanim is comprised of selections from the writings of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples, compiled by R. Tzvi Hirsh. In his lengthy foreword, he recounts his experiences living in Jerusalem.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 910; Sh. HaLevy, no. 239.
• Enclosed: Kol Eliyahu by the Gaon of Vilna, compiled by R. Tzvi Hirsh [Perlman]. Piotrkow, [stereotype edition of the Warsaw 1896 edition]. This is actually the book Yalkut Avanim, printed under a different title (the page headings state Yalkut Avanim).
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 914 (Vinograd estimates the year of printing as 1920).
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Category
Torah, Neviim and Ketuvim
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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: $100
Sold for: $125
Including buyer's premium
Two editions of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Megillat Esther:
1. Megillat Esther with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Piotrkow, 1928.
Original card cover (Hebrew title on the front and Polish title on the back).
[3], 3-25 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Tears and minor damage. Open tear to title page. Stamps.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 132.
2. Megillat Esther, with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Lodz, 1930.
Original card cover (Hebrew title on the front and Polish title on the back).
[1], 25 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Tears and minor damage. Minor worming. Binding with title page and two final leaves detached.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 133.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
1. Megillat Esther with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Piotrkow, 1928.
Original card cover (Hebrew title on the front and Polish title on the back).
[3], 3-25 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Tears and minor damage. Open tear to title page. Stamps.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 132.
2. Megillat Esther, with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Lodz, 1930.
Original card cover (Hebrew title on the front and Polish title on the back).
[1], 25 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Tears and minor damage. Minor worming. Binding with title page and two final leaves detached.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 133.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Category
Torah, Neviim and Ketuvim
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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: $100
Unsold
Two editions of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Megillat Ruth:
1. Megillat Ruth, with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, and with Leket Amarim, selected kabbalistic and non-kabbalistic commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples. Jerusalem, [1896]. First edition.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 165.
2. Megillat Ruth, with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, and with Leket Amarim, selected kabbalistic and non-kabbalistic commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples. Jerusalem, [ca. 1930].
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 166.
• The 1896 edition is bound with Tosefet Maaseh Rav, practices of the Gaon of Vilna, with additions to previous editions of the book Maaseh Rav. Jerusalem, [1896]. Lacking leaf 17. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 818.
• The 1930 edition is bound with Minchat Mordechai. Seini, 1935.
The commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Megillat Ruth was first published by R. Eliyahu Landau, based on a manuscript which he found in the estate of his father, R. Eliezer Landau of Slonim, a descendant of the Gaon of Vilna. A compendium named Leket Amarim was printed at the end of the book, with essays by R. Yaakov Moshe grandson of the Gaon of Vilna, R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, R. Chaim of Volozhin, R. Avraham Simcha of Omtchislav, R. Moshe Shlomo of Tolochin, R. Yehoshua Yehuda Leib Diskin and R. Yitzchak Eizik Chaver.
4 books in 2 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
1. Megillat Ruth, with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, and with Leket Amarim, selected kabbalistic and non-kabbalistic commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples. Jerusalem, [1896]. First edition.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 165.
2. Megillat Ruth, with Rashi and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna, and with Leket Amarim, selected kabbalistic and non-kabbalistic commentaries by the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples. Jerusalem, [ca. 1930].
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 166.
• The 1896 edition is bound with Tosefet Maaseh Rav, practices of the Gaon of Vilna, with additions to previous editions of the book Maaseh Rav. Jerusalem, [1896]. Lacking leaf 17. Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 818.
• The 1930 edition is bound with Minchat Mordechai. Seini, 1935.
The commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Megillat Ruth was first published by R. Eliyahu Landau, based on a manuscript which he found in the estate of his father, R. Eliezer Landau of Slonim, a descendant of the Gaon of Vilna. A compendium named Leket Amarim was printed at the end of the book, with essays by R. Yaakov Moshe grandson of the Gaon of Vilna, R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna, R. Chaim of Volozhin, R. Avraham Simcha of Omtchislav, R. Moshe Shlomo of Tolochin, R. Yehoshua Yehuda Leib Diskin and R. Yitzchak Eizik Chaver.
4 books in 2 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
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