Sepher Yuchasin [onomasticon and history]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $450

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author

ZACUTO, ABRAHAM.

printer

(Isaac Prostitz)

Place

Cracow

Publication

1580-81

Description

Second edition, first with printed glosses by Moses Isserles (the RM”A)

references

Vinograd, Cracow 63; Adams A-46

summary

Outlines the historical development of the Oral Law and establishes the chronology of the Sages who transmitted it. Also chronicles the history of various nations along with the state of scientific research and scholarship. The narrative reaches the author’s day (the Spanish Expulsion)

ff.168, mispaginated though complete, title supplied from a shorter copy, f.121 detached, final leaf repaired with loss, few stains, contemporary boards, worn, 4to

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