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Estimate: $700–$900
Hammer price: $700

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printer

Capha Elon (i.e. Pierre de la Rouvi`ere)

Place

Geneva

Publication

(1616)

Description

Hebrew). Sepher Tehilim, Mishlei, Koheleth ve-Shir ha-Shirim / Psalmi Davidis, Proverbia Salomonis, Ecclesiastes et Canticum Canticorum [Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs] with interlinear Latin translation by Sanctes Pagninus. Edited by Benedicti Arie Montani

references

Vinograd, Geneva 8; not in Darlow and Moule

summary

The non-Jewish printer Pierre de la Rouvi`ere adopted on the titles of his Hebrew publications the name “Capha Elon,” a literal Aramaic-Hebrew translation of his name, meaning “Rock Oak.” There is logic in grouping together Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs - all three having been authored by King Solomon. However, the Book of Psalms is the work of Solomon’s father, King David

pp. (16), 334. Former owner’s signature on title, on p.171 two notations in blue pencil. Later calf, distressed. 8vo

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