Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Ma'arich HaMa'arachot – Explanation of Roots of Hebrew Language – Paris, 1629
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Ma'arich HaMa'arachot (Dictionarium Absolutissimum), dictionary of roots of Lashon HaKodesh (Hebrew), by Philippe D'Aquin. Paris, 1629. Only edition.
"Contains… of all the words of the roots arranged and explained in easy order, written by Philippe D'Aquin… who teaches Lashon HaKodesh under the rule of King Louis D'Borbon… ".
The author, Philippe D'Aquin (c. 1578-1650), was an apostate (his former name was Mordechai). King Louis the 13th bestowed upon him the title of Professor of the Hebrew Language. He wrote and translated many books, including a translation of Bechinot Olam and Pirkei Avot with the explanation of the 13 attributes in French.
[11], 584 pages (forms with [17] pages at the beginning also exist), 39 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears in leaf margins, some restored. In corner of pages 1-20, tear with damage to text. Original parchment binding, renovated.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
"Contains… of all the words of the roots arranged and explained in easy order, written by Philippe D'Aquin… who teaches Lashon HaKodesh under the rule of King Louis D'Borbon… ".
The author, Philippe D'Aquin (c. 1578-1650), was an apostate (his former name was Mordechai). King Louis the 13th bestowed upon him the title of Professor of the Hebrew Language. He wrote and translated many books, including a translation of Bechinot Olam and Pirkei Avot with the explanation of the 13 attributes in French.
[11], 584 pages (forms with [17] pages at the beginning also exist), 39 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears in leaf margins, some restored. In corner of pages 1-20, tear with damage to text. Original parchment binding, renovated.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years