(Attributed to). Aruch HaKatzar [Talmudic lexicon]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $400

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author

NATHAN BEN YECHIEL OF ROME

printer

Isaac Prostitz

Place

Cracow

Publication

1592

Description

Second Edition. Title within decorative wreathed architectural arch

references

Vinograd, Cracow 150; not in Adams

summary

Although often seen as a digest of Nathan Ben Yechiel’s Aruch, this work in fact contains many words and expressions not interpreted in the original, lengthier version

ff. 83. Lightly browned and stained, small repair to opening leaves with loss of a few letters, upper corner of title provided in facsimile, few leaves remargined. Modern half-morocco over marbled boards. 8vo

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