(RaDa”K). Sepher Michlol [grammar]

Estimate: $700–$1,000
Hammer price: $650

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author

KIMCHI, DAVID

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1545

Description

Edited by Elijah Levita. Title within architectural arch

references

Vinograd, Venice 246; Haberman, Bomberg 172

summary

The Michlol was David Kimchi’s chief grammatical work. The Michlol treats verbs comprehensively, covering the rules governing changes of pronunciation and accents. It also contains complete tables of conjugations and is distinguished by the clarity of its style and its conciseness. Indeed, these qualities resulted in the Michlol’s supremacy over previous works. For centuries it was considered the leading grammar. See M. Waxman, Vol. I, p. 179

ff. 268, (1). Owner’s signature: Wolf b. Yaakov Segal. Stamp on title and final leaf. A clean copy. Contemporary vellum. SM. 4to

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