Beilin, Eliezer. Sepher Ivronoth [astronomy and calculations of intercalation and the Jewish calendar]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $450

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author

(SCIENCES).

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Israel ben Moses

Place

Offenbach

Publication

1722

Description

Numerous mathematical tables, spherical charts and illustrations. Title within architectural arch featuring Moses and Aaron, with cherubs flanking a zodiac sphere. Woodcut illustrations of hand palms on ff.23v. and 24r. Sphere tipped between ff. 25v and 26r.

references

Vinograd, Offenbach 63; Karp, From the Ends of the Earth: Judaic Treasures from the Library of Congress (1991) p. 197-8.

ff. (2), 40. Lacking volvelles, browned. Contemporary boards, rubbed. Sm. 4to.

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