Yesod HaNikud [grammar]

AUCTION 41 | Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Graphic Art

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Lot 143

HANAU, SOLOMON ZALMAN

Yesod HaNikud [grammar]

FIRST EDITION ff. (4), 82. Stained, trimmed, few margins repaired not affecting text, marginalia on f. 3 and bottom of final leaf, some underlining, signatures and stamps of former owners. Modern boards. 4to Vinograd, Amsterdam 1365

Amsterdam: Moshe Frankfurt 1730

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $250

Born at Hanau, hence his last name, R. Solomon Zalman criticizes here the ancient Hebrew grammarians as well as the prayer-book issued by Elijah and Azriel Wilna, though it had received the approbation of many prominent rabbinic figures. His comments caused much resentment and led to a series of polemical exchanges