Farissol, Abraham. Igereth Orchoth Olam - Itinera Mundi

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $1,300

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

Sheldon Theatre

Place

Oxford

Publication

1691

Description

First Latin Edition. Hebrew with Latin translation by Thomas Hyde

references

Wing F-438

summary

A pioneering work on geography. The author was a cantor in the Ferrara synagogue and contemporary of Christopher Columbus. It is the first Hebrew text to contain a description of America

Fore-edges of few leaves neatly taped. Later vellum, recased. Sm.4to

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