Meir Nathiv [Biblical concordance].

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $5,000

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author

ISAAC NATHAN BEN KALONYMUS.

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1524

Description

FIRST EDITION. Complete with two title pages. Opening title within elaborate architectural arch. Initial word within an elaborate woodcut cartouche. Alphabetical calf thumb-tabs supplied. Impressive 16th-century binding.

references

Vinograd, Venice 93.

summary

First edition of the first Hebrew concordance to the Bible. The author prepared this work to assist Jews engaged in polemical debate with Christians. The text is ordered according to the roots and stems of the words, and the Biblical Books are arranged according to the order of the Vulgate.

ff. 405. Corners of opening few leaves furled, title lightly browned, inscription along lower margin. Contemporary extensively blind-tooled vellum over thick wooden boards, extremities chipped, hinges and clasps later. Thick folio.

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