Sepher Ha’aruch [Talmudic dictionary]

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

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

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Lot 145

NATHAN BEN YECHIEL OF ROME

Sepher Ha’aruch [Talmudic dictionary]

Title letters within decorative woodcut vignettes. Printer’s device on title ff. 166. Some staining and foxing, corner of upper margin of title lightly worn, small wormhole on final two leaves. Contemporary vellum, rebacked. Folio Vinograd, Basle 191; Prijs Basle 158; Adams N-62

Basle: Conrad Waldkirch 1599

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $700

R. Nathan’s Aruch is “a manifestation not only of its author’s brilliance and deep acquaintance with sources, but also of his encyclopaedic knowledge. Indeed, in some instances it is the sole source for ancient traditions of Talmudic interpretation.” See S. B. Linderman, Sepher Sarid Be’arachin (1972) introduction