(Rada”k). Sepher ha-Shorashim [“Book of Roots”: Biblical Lexicon]

Estimate: $40,000–$50,000
Hammer price: $45,000

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author

KIMCHI, DAVID BEN JOSEPH.

printer

Azriel ben Joseph Aschkenazi Gunzenhauser

Place

Naples

Publication

1490

Description

Second Edition. Text in square Hebrew typeface, Biblical references in sidebars in Rashi script

references

Vinograd, Naples 12; Goff 39; Goldstein 72; Offenberg 105; Steinschneider, p. 873, no. 4821, 43; Thes. A66; Wineman Cat. 39

summary

COMPLETE COPY OF THE Sepher ha-Shorashim David Kimchi built on the lexicographical work of his predecessor R. Jonah ibn Janach, et al, producing by far, the most popular work of this genre. The Wineman Collection contains the first three editions of the Sepher ha-Shorashim (see also Lots 1 and 43).

ff. (143). Opening and closing leaves laid to size, dampstained, few marginal repairs, trace wormed in places. Recent morocco-backed boards. Folio

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