Meir Nathiv [Biblical concordance]

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,300

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author

ISAAC NATHAN BEN KALONYMOS.

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1524

Description

FIRST EDITION. Complete with two title pages. Opening title within elaborate architectural arch. Initial word ion within an elaborate woodcut cartouche. Alphabetical calf thumb-tabs tipped in.

references

Vinograd, Venice 93; Habermann, Bomberg 89; Adams B-1951

summary

First Edition of the First Hebrew Concordance of the Bible. The author prepared this work to assist Jews engaged in polemical debate with Christians.The text is ordered according to the roots and stems of the words, and the Biblical Books are arranged according to the order of the Vulgate. A Fine Copy with Extensive Margins.

ff. 405. Corners of opening few leaves furled, title lightly browned, inscription along lower margin Contemporary extensively blind-tooled vellum over thick wooden boards, extremeties chipped, lacking hinges and clasps. Thick folio

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