(RaDa"K). Sepher Michlol [grammar]

Estimate: $700–$900
Hammer price: $600

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author

KIMCHI, DAVID

printer

Cornelio Adelkind for Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1545

Description

Edited by Elijah Levita. Title within architectural arch. Printed in double columns.

references

Vinograd, Venice 245; Habermann, Bomberg 174; not in Adams

summary

The Michlol was David Kimchi’s chief grammatical work. It treats verbs comprehensively, covering the rules governing conjugation, changes of pronunciation and accents. It is distinguished by the clarity of its style and its conciseness. See M. Waxman, Vol. I, p. 179

ff. 69. Waterstained, marginal worming repaired in places. Modern calf-backed marbled boards. Folio

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