Shorashim [Book of Roots: Biblical lexicon]

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

KIMCHI, DAVID BEN JOSEPH

printer

Gershom ben Moses Soncino

Place

Salonika

Publication

(1534)

Description

Square Hebrew characters printed in double columns, citations from Bible provided with nikud (vowel points). First word historiated

references

Vinograd, Salonika 45; Mehlman 1254; Haberman, Ha-Madpisim B'nei Soncino, p. 77, no. 83

summary

One of Only Two Books Printed by Gershom Soncino in Salonika The rhymed colophon, composed by Eliezer Todros, sings the praises of the printer Gershom ben Moses of the House of Soncino. According to the colophon, Gershom Soncino, already much advanced in age, wished to provide readers with accurate editions of Kimchi's works: first, the grammar, Michlol (published by Soncino the previous year in Constantinople), and second, the lexicon, the prsent Shorashim

ff. 148 (of 149), lacking title. Stained and wormed, with some loss of text. Final leaf primitively silked, affecting colophon. Later half-vellum over marbled boards. Sm. 4to

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