Bidspirit auction | Mishlei Second edition. Warsaw 1837.


Mishlei Second edition. Warsaw 1837. Beautiful Copy. - Mishlei with the classic commentary of the Vilna Gaon. In the introduction to the first edition, R. Menachem Mendel of Shklov writes that the Gaon instructed him that of all his works, the commentary on Mishlei should be printed first, as it is full of teachings about the fear of G-d which is the prelude to all wisdom. Additionally, he writes that he recorded much of the sefer while learning personally with the Gaon. Vinograd Sifrei Ha’Gra 90. Vinograd Warsaw 129. Shklover press. [1], 56 pages. 23 cm. Very fine condition. Thick paper. Slightly trimmed, affecting some headers. Antique binding (front detached). Opening bid $100