<<David ben Abraham of Modena>>(?) Sepher Ohr Tov [text for children].

Auction 94 | Thursday, June 17th, 2021 at 11:00am

Rare & Excellent Hebrew Printed Books: From the Library of Arthur A. Marx

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<<David ben Abraham of Modena>>(?) Sepher Ohr Tov [text for children].

Second edition. With supplement by Selomoh d’Oliveyra on the Principles of Faith. ff. 30, (2). Stamps, touch browned. Contemporary gilt-ruled mottled calf, spine worn, upper cover detached. 24mo. Vinograd, Amsterdam 1271.

Amsterdam: Herz Levi Rofé 1726

Est: $1,800 - $2,200

A Hebrew-Portuguese / Spanish glossary for children, along with a subject index in Hebrew and Portuguese / Spanish (appears to be a mix of the two languages). Having first appeared in 1675, it has been suggested the work was authored by Leone de Modena.