(ETHICS OF THE FATHERS)

Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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Paul Fagius

Place

Isny

Publication

1541

Description

Sententiae vere elegantes...veterum sapientum Hebraeorum, quas Pirkei Avoth id est capitula, aut Apophtegmata Patrum nominant. [“Thoughts truly elegant…of the ancient Hebrew sages, entitled Pirkei Avoth, also called Sayings of the Fathers.”] Prepared by Elijah Levita, with translation by Paul Fagius

references

Vinograd, Isny 3; Adams M-1484; and see New York Public Library Catalogue, A Sign and a Witness, pp. 95-6 (illustrated)

summary

The Hebrew typography of Fagius’ press at Isny is noted for its elegance. The large, roomy font employed, along with the broad margins, enhance the beauty of our copy, allowing the reader respite to meditate on the pithy Sayings of the Fathers

pp. (8), 151,(1). Minor stains. Modern morocco. 4to

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