WORMS, ASHER ANSHIL. Maphte’ach Algebra Hachadashah - Clavis Algebrae Novae

AUCTION 14 | Tuesday, November 13th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din

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WORMS, ASHER ANSHIL. Maphte’ach Algebra Hachadashah - Clavis Algebrae Novae

FIRST EDITION. Additional Latin title and two-page Latin introduction by the Author. Numerous tables of problems and solutions pp.(2),(4),40. Opening two leaves neatly repaired. Contemporary boards. 12mo Vinograd, Offenbach 60 (unaware of Latin title and introduction)

Offenbach: Bonaventura de Launoy 1721

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $600

The author was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1695 and spent his career as Chief Physician of the Jewish Hospital of his native town. He was interested in a wide range of subjects, especially Massoretic studies. See H. Friedenwald, Jewish Luminaries in Medical History (1967)