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AUCTION 34 | Tuesday, September 12th, 2006 at 1:00

Exemplary Hebrew Books: The Library of Joseph Gradenwitz, Esq.

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Hebrew). Sepher Tehilim, Mishlei, Koheleth ve-Shir ha-Shirim / Psalmi Davidis, Proverbia Salomonis, Ecclesiastes et Canticum Canticorum [Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs] with interlinear Latin translation by Sanctes Pagninus. Edited by Benedicti Arie Montani pp. (16), 334. Former owner’s signature on title, on p.171 two notations in blue pencil. Later calf, distressed. 8vo Vinograd, Geneva 8; not in Darlow and Moule

Geneva: Capha Elon (i.e. Pierre de la Rouvi`ere) (1616)

Est: $700 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $700

The non-Jewish printer Pierre de la Rouvi`ere adopted on the titles of his Hebrew publications the name “Capha Elon,” a literal Aramaic-Hebrew translation of his name, meaning “Rock Oak.” There is logic in grouping together Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs - all three having been authored by King Solomon. However, the Book of Psalms is the work of Solomon’s father, King David