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Sepher ha-Shorashim ‘im Nigzarim [dictionary of Hebrew roots and derivatives]

Auction 36 · Lot 158

Sepher ha-Shorashim ‘im Nigzarim [dictionary of Hebrew roots and derivatives]

Estimate
$700–$1,000
Hammer price
Not recorded

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author

Münster, Sebastian.

printer

Froben

Place

Basle

Publication

1564

Description

SECOND EDITION. Latin interspersed with Hebrew. Reads from right to left

references

Prijs, 112

summary

Münster translated Rabbi David KImchi’s Sepher ha-Shorashim from Hebrew to Latin, all the while embellishing upon the original work
ff. (496). Title tape-repaired. Later black calf, spine distressed. 8vo
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