Sepher Ha’aruch [Talmudic dictionary]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $350

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

author

NATHAN BEN YECHIEL OF ROME

printer

Conrad Waldkirch

Place

Basle

Publication

1599

Description

Title letters within decorative woodcut vignettes. Printer’s device on title

references

Vinograd, Basle 191; Prijs Basle 158; Adams N-62

summary

R. Nathan’s Aruch is “a manifestation not only of its author’s brilliance and deep acquaintance with sources, but also of his encyclopaedic knowledge. Indeed, in some instances it is the sole source for ancient traditions of Talmudic interpretation.” S. B. Linderman, Sepher Sarid Be’arachin (1972) introduction

ff. 166. Dampstained in places, upper margin of title lightly worn, previous owner’s inscriptions on title. Contemporary blind-tooled chestnut morocco, rubbed at extremities, lacking lower portion of backstrip. Sm. folio

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