Sepher Ukelidus [Hebrew translation of the first Six Books of The Elements]

AUCTION 6 | Tuesday, November 17th, 1998 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners

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Sepher Ukelidus [Hebrew translation of the first Six Books of The Elements]

Three folding engraved plates at end with nearly 150 geometrical figures. Translated by Baruch Szyk of Schklow. The N.H. van Biema Copy ff.(4),51,(1),(3). Contemporary half-roan over speckled boards, lightly rubbed. Sm. 4to Vinograd, The Hague 11

The Hague: Soesmanns & Munnikhuizen 1780

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

PRICE REALIZED $1,250

The Editor’s Preface states that the work was translated and published at the urging of Elijah, Gaon of Vilna. Final page with lengthy presentation inscription by the emissary Abraham ibn Hasson of Safed, with his signature and prominent wax seal. See A. Yaari, Sheluchei Eretz Yisrael (1977) pp.669-70