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

AUCTION 15 | Tuesday, March 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Hebrew 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. Title within typographical border. Previous owner's stamps ff.(4),51,(1),(3). Lightly browned, stained. Modern marbled boards. Sm. 4to Vinograd, The Hague 11

The Hague: Soesmanns & Munnikhuizen 1780

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $1,300

The Editor’s Preface states that the work was translated and published at the urging of Elijah, Gaon of Vilna