Synagoga Judaica [Description of Jewish Life and Customs]

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

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author

BUXTORF, JOHANNES (THE ELDER).

printer

Johan. Jacob Deckerum

Place

Basle

Publication

1661

Description

Third edition.Title in red and black. Additional engraved title depicting synagogue study-session and circumcision scenes. Latin

references

Fürst I, p. 138; Prijs 266*

summary

Johannes Buxtorf I (or the Elder) was a distinguished Hebraist and professor of Hebrew at the University of Basle. His book Synagoga Judaica enjoyed several editions in its Latin version. The original German title was Juden Schuel. EJ, Vol. IV, col. 1543

pp. (34), 779, (37). Lightly browned. Contemporary vellum. 8vo

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