Sepher Eilim. ANOTHER COPY

AUCTION 17 | Tuesday, November 12th, 2002 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

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Lot 123
DELMEDIGO, JOSEPH SOLOMON OF CRETE

Sepher Eilim. ANOTHER COPY

FIRST EDITION. Three Parts in one. Numerous astronomical and mathematical illustrations. Titles within typographical border. With two titles. THE GRAND RABBI OF BOSTON, RABBI LEVI I. HOROWITZ COPY, with his bookplate on front-pastedown pp. (6, of 8), 84; (2, of 4), 190,(2); 80. Lacks single Latin introductory leaf following opening title of Sepher Eilim, portrait following title of Sepher Ma’ayan Ganim provided in facsimile. Scattered light staining, paper repairs to opening title slightly effecting woodcut illustration on verso, guttered. Recent cloth. Sm.4to Vinograd, Amsterdam 20; Fuks, Amsterdam 150-1; Silva Roas 6

Amsterdam: Menassah ben Israel 1628-29

Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $800