RODRIGUES MOREIRA, JACOB. Kehilath Ya’akov [lexicon of Hebrew words in the Bible and Rabbinical writings]. With translation into English and Spanish. English translation prepared by the Author’s son, Chaim Moreira.

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

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author

(ANGLO-JUDAICA)

printer

Alexander ben Judah Leib

Place

London

Publication

1773

Description

FIRST EDITION. English and Spanish title pages, additional Hebrew title within engraved historiated oval frame, depicting cherubs by M. Marrebeeck.

references

Vinograd, London 75; Roth, London no. 48 (noting the year as 1783)

summary

States the Author: “I have with great precision pointed the Hebrew, so that by it’s explanation in English and Spanish, they will improve the Holy Language, comprehend its true meaning and increase in the knowledge of God’s holy word, whereas at present, that is not the case with many who read Hebrew.”

pp. (26), 183. Lightly browned, trace foxed on first few leaves. Recent tan morocco-backed boards. Lg. 4to

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