Sepher ha-Shorashim ‘im Nigzarim [Dictionary of Hebrew roots and derivatives]

AUCTION 24 | Tuesday, June 29th, 2004 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Art and Holy Land Maps Including Ceremonial Art from the Collection of Daniel M. Friedenberg

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Lot 179

Münster, Sebastian.

Sepher ha-Shorashim ‘im Nigzarim [Dictionary of Hebrew roots and derivatives]

FIRST EDITION. Text in Latin. Printed from right to left ff. (496). One instance of browning; otherwise, excellent condition. An occasional French or Latin marginalium. Half calf. 8vo Prijs, 56

Basle: Hieronymus Froben & Nicolaus Episcopius 1539

Est: $1,200 - $1,800

PRICE REALIZED $1,100

Münster translated Rabbi David KImchi’s Sepher ha-Shorashim from Hebrew to Latin, all the while embellishing upon the original work.