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Sepher ha-Shorashim ‘im Nigzarim [Dictionary of Hebrew roots and derivatives]

Auction 24 · Lot 179

Sepher ha-Shorashim ‘im Nigzarim [Dictionary of Hebrew roots and derivatives]

Estimate
$1,200–$1,800
Hammer price
$1,100

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

Münster, Sebastian.

printer

Hieronymus Froben & Nicolaus Episcopius

Place

Basle

Publication

1539

Description

FIRST EDITION. Text in Latin. Printed from right to left

references

Prijs, 56

summary

Münster translated Rabbi David KImchi’s Sepher ha-Shorashim from Hebrew to Latin, all the while embellishing upon the original work.
ff. (496). One instance of browning; otherwise, excellent condition. An occasional French or Latin marginalium. Half calf. 8vo
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