Lashon Limudim [grammar and the construction of poetry]

AUCTION 63 | Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

Back to Catalogue Download Catalogue

Lot 141
IBN YACHYA, DAVID.

Lashon Limudim [grammar and the construction of poetry]

Title within ornamental border. ff. (45). Some marginal staining (especially toward end), slight marginal worming on two leaves. Later calf-backed marbled boards, worn. 4to. Vinograd, Const. 176; Yaari, Const. 132.

Constantinople: Eliezer Soncino 1542

Est: $800 - $1,200
PRICE REALIZED $1,100
Originally written in Lisbon, the present edition was published by the author’s grandson R. Joseph ben R. Tam Ibn Yachya (author of Ohalei Tam) and edited by Solomon Almoli who notes that earlier editions of the Lashon Limudim were riddled with errors.