ISAAC, JOHANNE. Leshon Limudim / Grammatica Hebraea

AUCTION 42 | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 46

(ANGLO-JUDAICA)

ISAAC, JOHANNE. Leshon Limudim / Grammatica Hebraea

Latin interspersed with vocalized Hebrew. Title within architectural columns. Printer's mark on title. Historiated initials. Tailpiece. On title, signature of "Thomas Knyvett." And below colophon, "Thomas Knyvett, 6 Februar 1587." (See below) pp. (8),162, (1). Contemportary vellum. 4to Vinograd, Antwerp 2; Adams I-185

Antwerp: Christopher Plantin 1564

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

PRICE REALIZED $1,300

Lord Thomas Knyvet (1558-1622) was the first domestic resident of the site of Number 10 Downing Street in London, the modern-day residence of the British Prime Minister. He is celebrated for helping to foil Guy Fawkes' "Gunpowder Plot" of 1604, the attempt to kill King James I of England by blowing up the House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster during the State Opening of Parliament