Yesod HaNikud [grammar]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $250

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author

HANAU, SOLOMON ZALMAN

printer

Moshe Frankfurt

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1730

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 1365

summary

Born at Hanau, hence his last name, R. Solomon Zalman criticizes here the ancient Hebrew grammarians as well as the prayer-book issued by Elijah and Azriel Wilna, though it had received the approbation of many prominent rabbinic figures. His comments caused much resentment and led to a series of polemical exchanges

ff. (4), 82. Stained, trimmed, few margins repaired not affecting text, marginalia on f. 3 and bottom of final leaf, some underlining, signatures and stamps of former owners. Modern boards. 4to

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