(RaDa”K). Sepher Michlol [grammar]

AUCTION 23 | Tuesday, March 30th, 2004 at 1:00

Hebrew Printed Books & Manuscripts from The Rare Book Room of the Jews College Library, London The Third Portion

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Lot 142

KIMCHI, DAVID

(RaDa”K). Sepher Michlol [grammar]

Third edition (the first two editions entirely unknown to Steinschneider). Title within attractive four-part ornamental border. Printed in two columns ff. (64). Scattered staining especially on final leaves. Old calf, rubbed. Folio Vinograd, Const. 149; Yaari, Const. 118; Mehlman 1252; Adams K-48

Constantinople: Eliezer ben Gershom Soncino (1533)

Est: $6,000 - $7,000

The Michlol was David Kimchi’s chief grammatical work. It is divided into two parts; a grammar and a dictionary of the roots of Biblical words. The Michlol treats verbs comprehensively, covering the rules governing conjugation, changes of pronunciation and accents. It also contains complete tables of conjugations and is distinguished by the clarity of its style and its conciseness. Indeed, these qualities resulted in the Michlol’s supremacy over previous works and has been considered the leading grammitical work for centuries. See M. Waxman, Vol. I, p. 179 On the title-page Soncino recounts his publishing exploits and related travels as well as his contention with the firm of Bomberg