Sepher Meturgamon [Aramaic dictionary]. With the Author’s introduction in Hebrew and Latin (usually lacking)

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $2,600

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author

LEVITA, ELIJAH BACHUR

printer

P. Fagius

Place

Isny

Publication

1541

Description

FIRST EDITION. With a foreword in Latin by Fagius and with his woodcut device on last leaf. Later title inseted within artistic pen-and-ink architectural and floral borders with eagle at bottom.

references

Vinograd, Isny 6

summary

A commentary to complex Aramaic words used in the Targums Jerusalem, Onkelos and Jonathan. ACCOMPANIED BY: Another Copy

ff. (6), 164, (2). Some marginal notes in a Twentieth-century Aschkenazic hand. Upper left hand corner of title page cut not affecting text, some staining. Modern morrocco-backed boards. Folio

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