Auction 53 · Lot 194

Sepher Ha’Aruch [Talmudic dictionary]

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

NATHAN BEN YECHIEL OF ROME.

printer

Gershom Soncino

Place

(Pesaro)

Publication

1517

Description

Second Edition. Title within decorative Soncino border.

references

Vinograd, Pesaro 44; St. Cat. Bodl. 2041 (editio rarissima)

summary

Nathan’s Aruch is “a manifestation not only of its author’s brilliance and deep acquaintance with sources, but also of his encyclopaedic knowledge. Indeed, in some instances it is the sole source for ancient traditions of Talmudic interpretation.” S. B. Linderman, Sefer Sarid ba-Arachin (1972) Introduction. The work is important for its many citations of Geonic sources, descriptions of Jewish customs, and citations of long-lost Midrashim. See Heller, The Sixteenth Century Hebrew Book (2004) pp. 104-105.

ff. 195 (of 196). Title provided in facsimile, opening and closing leaves rehinged, small repair to corner of first leaf. Mispaginated (as in all copies). Previous owners notations. Ex-library. Vellum backed boards, worn. Folio

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