Siphthei Yesheinim [the first Hebrew language bibliography of Hebrew books].

Auction 96 | Wednesday, February 09th, 2022 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 202

BASS, SHABTHAI.

Siphthei Yesheinim [the first Hebrew language bibliography of Hebrew books].

Second edition. Two parts in one volume. Light wear. Modern calf. 4to. Vinograd, Zolkiew 686.

Zolkiew: M. Rubinstein 1806

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $500

A pioneer in the field of Hebrew bibliography, Bass’s Siphthei Yesheinim, first published in 1680, is the first Hebraic bibliography, containing some 2,200 Hebraic titles. The second part of this 1806 edition presents a list compiled by the printer, of a further 700 titles published since the original 1680 edition. The author (1641-1718) also composed Siphthei Chachamim, the highly popular super-commentary to Rashi on the Chumash.