<<(RaDa’K).>> Sepher Michlol [grammar].
Auction 94 |
Thursday, June 17th,
2021 at 11:00am
Rare & Excellent Hebrew Printed Books: From the Library of Arthur A. Marx
Lot 241
KIMCHI, DAVID
<<(RaDa’K).>> Sepher Michlol [grammar].
Constantinople: Gershom Soncino 1533
Est: $7,000 - $8,000
PRICE REALIZED $7,000
The Michlol was R. David Kimchi’s chief grammatical work. It is divided into two parts; a grammar and a dictionary of the roots of Biblical words. The Michlol treats verbs comprehensively, covering the rules governing conjugation, changes of pronunciation and accents. It also contains complete tables of conjugations and is distinguished by the clarity of its style and its conciseness. Indeed, these qualities resulted in the Michlol’s supremacy over previous works and has been considered the leading grammatical work for centuries.
On the title-page Soncino recounts his publishing exploits and related travels, as well as his contention with the firm of Bomberg. See A.M. Haberman, Perakim BeToldoth HaMadpissim HaIvrim (1978) pp. 15-20.