Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art

Darchei Noam – Königsberg, 1764 – Approbation by the Gaon of Vilna

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Darchei Noam, wonderful composition on the teachings of Rabba Bar Bar Chana, using various approaches, by R. Shmuel son of R. Eliezer of Kalvarija. Königsberg: Johann Friedrich Driest, [1764].
Approbation by the Gaon of Vilna on the verso of the title page. This is one of the only two approbations ever given by the Gaon of Vilna.
In his approbation, the Gaon of Vilna blesses the author: "May he succeed in publishing it, with G-d's will, to revive many people and grant them the merit of seeing the pleasantness of G-d…".
[2], 117 leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears, including large open tears to title page and other leaves, with damage to title page border and significant damage to text, mostly repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Minor worming. New leather binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 990.

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The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples – Books and Manuscripts
The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples – Books and Manuscripts