[Hebrew poetry].

AUCTION 70 | Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 1:00

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

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Lot 92

(DIWAN).

[Hebrew poetry].

Manuscript in Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic, written in a large semi-cursive Sephardic hand, on paper. ff. 11. Wormed and worn in places with some loss of text. Modern marbled boards. 8vo.

Oriental: 15th-16th century

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $800

Diwan is an Arabic word denoting an anthology of poetry. There were many collections of this type, especially originating from a Sephardic milieu, that excelled in this field most especially. The most celebrated such poets were Judah HaLevi, Solomon ibn Gabirol, Moses ibn Ezra, among many others.