Cohen, Hananiah Elhanan Hay. Zemiroth Israel

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 180

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Cohen, Hananiah Elhanan Hay. Zemiroth Israel

FIRST EDITION ff. (16). Minor staining and fraying. Recent calf-backed marbled boards. 8vo Vinograd, Leghorn 341

Livorno: Eliezer Sa’adoun 1793

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $150

The author attempts to solve the mystery of the Divine music that informs the poetry of the Bible. Unlike medieval Spanish Jewish poetry, it came under the direct influence of Arabic poetry, and is practically devoid of meter. What emerges from the discussion is that the ancient music of the Hebrews has been lost to us