Yosiphon [historical narrative of the Second Temple period]

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $750

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author

JOSEPH BEN GORION

printer

Giovanni di Farri

Place

Venice

Publication

1544

Description

Title letters historiated. Title-page with stamp of the Nazi Party’s institute for Jewish “research,” the Reichsinstitut für Geschichte des Neuen Deutschlands

references

Vinograd, Venice 220

summary

Once thought to be an actual eyewitness report of events during the Second Temple era, the extensive research of the late Prof. David Flusser has proved that Yosiphon, composed by “Joseph ben Gorion” (an apochryphal figure, not be confused with the authentic Josephus Flavius, a true denizen of the Second Temple era), was written in Southern Italy in the year 953. See EJ, Vol. X, cols. 296-98

ff. 155. Damp-soiled, opening and closing leaves remargined, taped repairs with some loss, slight worming on a few leaves, censor's signature on final leaf. Modern gilt -ruled salmon morocco. Sm. 4to

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