(RaDa"K). Sepher Michlol [grammar]

AUCTION 40 | Thursday, June 26th, 2008 at 1:00

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

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Lot 154

KIMCHI, DAVID

(RaDa"K). Sepher Michlol [grammar]

Edited by Elijah Levita. Title within architectural arch. Printed in double columns. ff. 69. Waterstained, marginal worming repaired in places. Modern calf-backed marbled boards. Folio Vinograd, Venice 245; Habermann, Bomberg 174; not in Adams

Venice: Cornelio Adelkind for Daniel Bomberg 1545

Est: $700 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $600

The Michlol was David Kimchi’s chief grammatical work. It treats verbs comprehensively, covering the rules governing conjugation, changes of pronunciation and accents. It is distinguished by the clarity of its style and its conciseness. See M. Waxman, Vol. I, p. 179