Book of Ruth). Hebrew text with translation into the Auvergnat dialect by J. Labouderie. * Appened: Syriac version of the Parable of the Prodigal Son from Book of Luke with translation into Auvergnat dialect

AUCTION 49 | Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Graphic Art

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Book of Ruth). Hebrew text with translation into the Auvergnat dialect by J. Labouderie. * Appened: Syriac version of the Parable of the Prodigal Son from Book of Luke with translation into Auvergnat dialect

FIRST EDITION of Ruth with Auvergnat translation. Hebrew (unvocalized) and Auvergnat face-`a-face. Title and Preface in French. Uncut copy pp. (2), 49, (1). Trace foxed. Contemporary wrappers. 8vo cf. Darlow and Moule 4045 (later edition of 1831)

Paris: 1825

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $300

Auvergnat is the patois, or local dialect that was spoken in Avignon, in the South of France. A handwritten note on the title-page "35 copies only printed."