Asher Anshil Worms. Maphte’ach Algebra Hachadashah - Clavis Algebrae Novae.

AUCTION 60 | Thursday, November 14th, 2013 at 1:00

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

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(MATHEMATICS).

Asher Anshil Worms. Maphte’ach Algebra Hachadashah - Clavis Algebrae Novae.

<<FIRST EDITION>> . Additional Latin title and two-page Latin introduction by the Author. Numerous tables of mathematical problems. pp. (2), (4), 40. Contemporary calf, rubbed. 12mo. Vinograd, Offenbach 60 (unaware of Latin title and introduction.)

Offenbach: Bonaventura de Launoy 1721

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $650

The author was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1695 and spent his career as Chief Physician of the Jewish Hospital of his native town. He was interested in a wide range of subjects, especially Massoretic studies. He also wrote a commentary to the Passover Seder “Chad Gadya” song. See H. Friedenwald, Jewish Luminaries in Medical History (1967).