(Attributed to). Sepher shel Rabi Anshel... Mirkeveth Hamishnah

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

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author

ASHER ANSHEL OF CRACOW.

printer

Isaac Prostitz

Place

Cracow

Publication

1584

Description

Second edition

references

Vinograd, Cracow 91; Mehlman 1367

summary

An alphabetical concordance and glossary of the Bible, with references and Yiddish translations. The Mirkeveth Hamishnah is the earliest book extant printed in Yiddish. The first edition appeared in Cracow in 1534, this is the second, and final one.

ff. 113. Closely shaved, lightly browned with some staining, previous owners’ marks, marginal repair to final two leaves. Later boards. 4to.

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