Lot 282
Dikdudim – Venice, 1546
Dikdukim, these four compositions contain all grammatical wisdom. Venice, 1546. Printed by Daniel Bomberg.
Four books printed together (each book has its own title page): Mahalach Shvilei Da'at, by Rabbi Moshe Kimchi with a commentary by Rabbi Eliyahu Ashkenazi [Bachur] the grammarian; Petach Devarai, "Attributed to one of the early Sephardi sages"; Sefer Tzachut, by Rabbi Avraham Ebn Ezra; and Moznei Lashon HaKodesh, by Rabbi Avraham Ebn Ezra. "These four were printed together so that each student could see the intention of these authors at one time and would not be left with any doubt concerning this wisdom".
Owner's signatures on title page and on the rest of the title pages: "Shmuel Sechendari" and "Shmuel Ashkenazi". Few handwritten comments [faded].
[4], 51, 53-236 leaves, 14.5 cm. Good-very good condition. Restored tears to the first leaves. New binding with leather spine.
