EDELMAN, HIRSCH AND DUKES, LEOPOLD. Ginzei Oxford. Treasures of Oxford; containing poetical compositions by the ancient Jewish authors in Spain; and compiled from manuscripts in the Bodleian Library, Oxford. Translated into English by M.H. Bresslau.

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $400

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J. Wertheimer

Place

London

Publication

1851

Description

Hebrew and English texts.

references

Vinograd, London 500

summary

Hirsch Edelman (1805-1858), a native of Swislovich, Russia was one of the first competent scholars to comprehensively examine the manuscripts and rare books of the extraordinary Oppenheim Collection in the Bodleian Library, Oxford. See JE, Vol. V, p. 35.

pp. 24, 72, (2); (4), 24, (2), 9-65, (3). Trace foxed. Calf, gilt extra with dentelles, edges rubbed. 4to.

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