RODRIGUES MOREIRA, JACOB. Kehilath Ya’akov [lexicon of Hebrew words in the Bible and Rabbinical writings]. With translation into English and Spanish. English translation prepared by the Author’s son, Chaim Moreira.

AUCTION 13 | Tuesday, June 26th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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RODRIGUES MOREIRA, JACOB. Kehilath Ya’akov [lexicon of Hebrew words in the Bible and Rabbinical writings]. With translation into English and Spanish. English translation prepared by the Author’s son, Chaim Moreira.

FIRST EDITION. English and Spanish title pages, additional Hebrew title within engraved historiated oval frame, depicting cherubs by M. Marrebeeck. pp. (26), 183. Lightly browned, trace foxed on first few leaves. Recent tan morocco-backed boards. Lg. 4to Vinograd, London 75; Roth, London no. 48 (noting the year as 1783)

London: Alexander ben Judah Leib 1773

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,500

States the Author: “I have with great precision pointed the Hebrew, so that by it’s explanation in English and Spanish, they will improve the Holy Language, comprehend its true meaning and increase in the knowledge of God’s holy word, whereas at present, that is not the case with many who read Hebrew.”