Divrei HaYamim LeMalchei Tzarfat UMalchei Beit Ottoman HaTogar (history of the kings of France and the kings of the House of Ottoman the Turk), by R. Yosef HaKohen HaRofe. [Sabbioneta: Tuviah Foa by Cornelio Adelkind, 1553]. First edition, rare.
First edition of the work by R. Yosef HaKohen HaRofe (1496-1575) dealing with the history of Christian and Muslim kings and medieval European peoples, with reference to events affecting Jewish history.
Gregorian dates printed next to the paragraphs in tandem with events described in the text. The book mostly describes events in the 15th and early 16th centuries.
Various inscriptions on title page in Hebrew and Italian. Inscriptions in Italian on back endpaper (events and dates from the book).
[40], 41-327 leaves. Missing last leaf. 14.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including many dampstains. Worming in one place on about 40 of the last leaves, affecting text. Small marginal tears to several leaves. Title page and first gathering loose and partially detached. Early leather binding, worn and damaged.
