Cohen, Hananiah Elhanan Hay. Zemiroth Israel

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: $150

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author

(MUSIC)

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Eliezer Sa’adoun

Place

Livorno

Publication

1793

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Leghorn 341

summary

The author attempts to solve the mystery of the Divine music that informs the poetry of the Bible. Unlike medieval Spanish Jewish poetry, it came under the direct influence of Arabic poetry, and is practically devoid of meter. What emerges from the discussion is that the ancient music of the Hebrews has been lost to us

ff. (16). Minor staining and fraying. Recent calf-backed marbled boards. 8vo

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