(ETHICS OF THE FATHERS)

AUCTION 37 | Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 60

(ETHICS OF THE FATHERS)

Sententiae vere elegantes...veterum sapientum Hebraeorum, quas Pirkei Avoth id est capitula, aut Apophtegmata Patrum nominant. [“Thoughts truly elegant…of the ancient Hebrew sages, entitled Pirkei Avoth, also called Sayings of the Fathers.”] Prepared by Elijah Levita, with translation by Paul Fagius pp. (8), 151,(1). Minor stains. Modern morocco. 4to Vinograd, Isny 3; Adams M-1484; and see New York Public Library Catalogue, A Sign and a Witness, pp. 95-6 (illustrated)

Isny: Paul Fagius 1541

Est: $3,000 - $4,000

The Hebrew typography of Fagius’ press at Isny is noted for its elegance. The large, roomy font employed, along with the broad margins, enhance the beauty of our copy, allowing the reader respite to meditate on the pithy Sayings of the Fathers