(RaDa’K). Sepher Ha’sharashim [“Book of Roots;” a Biblical lexicon and grammar]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $650

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author

KIMCHI, DAVID BEN JOSEPH

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1546

Description

Printed in two columns. Title within woodcut arhitectural arch

references

Vinograd, Venice 298; Habermann, Bomberg 298; Adams K-45

summary

David Kimchi’s purpose in composing the Sharashim, the second section of his philological treatise the Michlol, was “to provide a middle ground between the lengthy and detailed treatises of Jonah ibn Jonach and Judah ben David Chayyuj, and the extreme brevity and concision of Abraham ibn Ezra.” (JE)

ff. 143,(1). Light stains in places, trace marginal foxing on last few leaves, last two leaves neatly re-hinged. Recent blind-tooled crimson morocco. Sm. folio

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