Alphabetû Hebraicum

Estimate: $2,000–$2,500
Hammer price: $2,400

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author

(GRAMMAR)

printer

Roberti Stephani [Estienne]

Place

Paris

Publication

1543

Description

Latin interspersed with Hebrew (with nikud). On title, printer's mark (Yaari 27). Latin marginalia

references

Not in Vinograd; Adams has later edition

summary

In this early Hebrew primer, the student is instructed to read the square Hebrew characters as well as Rashi script (p.5). Also included are the te'amim or cantillation (p.22) and the numerical values of the letters (p.23). A reading exercise presents the Hebrew Decalogue with interlinear Latin translation - and transliteration. Finally, the student graduates to Psalm 79 in Hebrew only (pp. 20-21)

pp. 25, (1 blank). Trace foxed. Generally, good condition. Contemporary vellum. 8vo

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