Bidspirit auction | Taharas HaKodesh. First Edition. Zolkiew


Taharas HaKodesh. First Edition. Zolkiew 1804. - Taharas HaKodesh. First Edition. Zolkiew 1804. Tosefta Seder Taharos, with the commentary of the Vilna Gaon printed just a few years after his passing. Published by R. Meir of Vilna, who received the Tosefta with the glosses of the Gaon directly from the Gaon. He writes in his introduction that “I did not leave the “Tent of Torah” at the home of Rabbeinu Ha’Gaon Ha’Chosid R. Eliyohu of Vilna”. Although this sefer received enthusiastic approbations from R. Mordechai Banet and the Yeshuos Yaakov, it’s publication was criticized by the sons of the Gaon (see the introduction to “Sefer Yonah” Vilna 1810).  Vinograd Sifrei Ha’Gra 281. Vinograd Zolkiew 610. [2], 72 pages. 22.5 cm. Very fine-excellent condition. Antique binding. Opening bid $150