Sepher Ibronoth [astronomy and calculations of intercalation and the Jewish calender]

Estimate: $8,000–$10,000
Hammer price: $8,000

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author

ASCHKENAZI, SAMSON BEN MOSES ABRAHAM

Place

Poland

Publication

1750

Description

Ashkenazi script with four leaves in Sephardic hand. Elaborately illustrated Title page depicting rampant lions, birds and other allegorical beasts with foliated embellishments. With astronomical illustrations of hands, tables and five moveable spherical charts

summary

Contains astronomical calculations and tables to determine the New Moon and season cycle as well as charts of all Christian holidays of Lithuania, Poland, Moravia etc. This literary genre first appeared in the 16th century, listing the dates of Christian holidays according to the latest revision of the Papal authority. Seemingly, this manuscript found its way East, thus accounting for the additions in a Sephardic hand

ff. (4), 31, (1), 2, (46). Lightly browned and stained in places. Contemporary mahogany morocco, rubbed at edges. 8vo

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