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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
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Lexicon Chaldaicum, Talmudicum et Rabbinicum, lexicon of Aramaic words in the Talmud and in rabbinic literature, by Johannes Buxtorf. Basel: Ludovici König, 1639. Latin, with Hebrew and Aramaic.
Lexicon of Aramaic words in the Talmud and in rabbinic literature by the Hebraist Johannes Buxtorf (1564-1629). The text is arranged in columns (two columns per page) according to the Hebrew alphabet. Two fine engravings appear in the beginning of the book: author's portrait and the title page. The title page engraving combines a number of scenes; the Tower of Babylon, illustration for the verse "Zarach BaChoshech Or" ("Ariseth light in the darkness") (Psalms), Daniel and Ezra and more.
Buxtorf started writing this lexicon in 1609; it was completed posthumously by his son, thirty years later.
A printed poem in Hebrew is printed after the introduction, describing the book and the process of writing and publishing it.
[8] leaves (including engravings), 2680 pp, [32] leaves, 37.5 cm. Handsome vellum binding with gilt decorations. Good overall condition. Stains, numerous leaves are dark. Tears at margins of a number of leaves. Slight creases and tears to margins of first plate (author's portrait). Bookplate on inner side of front binding. Slight stains and damage to binding.
Lexicon of Aramaic words in the Talmud and in rabbinic literature by the Hebraist Johannes Buxtorf (1564-1629). The text is arranged in columns (two columns per page) according to the Hebrew alphabet. Two fine engravings appear in the beginning of the book: author's portrait and the title page. The title page engraving combines a number of scenes; the Tower of Babylon, illustration for the verse "Zarach BaChoshech Or" ("Ariseth light in the darkness") (Psalms), Daniel and Ezra and more.
Buxtorf started writing this lexicon in 1609; it was completed posthumously by his son, thirty years later.
A printed poem in Hebrew is printed after the introduction, describing the book and the process of writing and publishing it.
[8] leaves (including engravings), 2680 pp, [32] leaves, 37.5 cm. Handsome vellum binding with gilt decorations. Good overall condition. Stains, numerous leaves are dark. Tears at margins of a number of leaves. Slight creases and tears to margins of first plate (author's portrait). Bookplate on inner side of front binding. Slight stains and damage to binding.
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
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Exercitationes Anti-Morinianae, De Pentateucho Samaritano, by Johanne Henrico Hottingero [Johann Heinrich Hottinger]. Zurich: Joh. Jacobi Bodmeri, 1644. Latin, with sections in Hebrew and other languages.
Research book on the subject of the Samaritan Pentateuch, by the Swiss philologist and theologian Johann Heinrich Hottinger (1620-1667).
[10] leaves, 116 pages, 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Inscriptions on endpapers. Non-contemporary damaged binding. The bottom part of the spine is partially detached and the top of spine is lacking.
Research book on the subject of the Samaritan Pentateuch, by the Swiss philologist and theologian Johann Heinrich Hottinger (1620-1667).
[10] leaves, 116 pages, 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Inscriptions on endpapers. Non-contemporary damaged binding. The bottom part of the spine is partially detached and the top of spine is lacking.
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
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Pugio fidei adversus Mauros et Judaeos [The Dagger of Faith Against the Moslems and the Jews] by Raymundi Martini (Raymond Martini). Leipzig: Friderici Lanckisi, 1687. Latin, with passages in Hebrew and other languages.
The book "The Dagger of Faith against the Moslems and the Jews" tried to validate Christianity by using Jewish sources and was a key composition in the Jewish-Christian polemic. The author, Raymond Martini (ca. 1220-1285) was a Dominican priest, missionary and censor of Jewish books in Spain. In 1263 he participated in the Barcelona Debate ("Ramban Argument"). Preceding the title page is an engraved plate, depicting a Jew and a Moslem in prayer, and above them a hand emerging from the clouds and pointing a dagger at the Jew.
[4] leaves (including the engraving), 126 [should be 128], 961, [43], 32 pp, 33 cm. Good overall condition. Stains and creases. A number of pen and pencil inscriptions. Fine vellum binding, with slight damage.
The book "The Dagger of Faith against the Moslems and the Jews" tried to validate Christianity by using Jewish sources and was a key composition in the Jewish-Christian polemic. The author, Raymond Martini (ca. 1220-1285) was a Dominican priest, missionary and censor of Jewish books in Spain. In 1263 he participated in the Barcelona Debate ("Ramban Argument"). Preceding the title page is an engraved plate, depicting a Jew and a Moslem in prayer, and above them a hand emerging from the clouds and pointing a dagger at the Jew.
[4] leaves (including the engraving), 126 [should be 128], 961, [43], 32 pp, 33 cm. Good overall condition. Stains and creases. A number of pen and pencil inscriptions. Fine vellum binding, with slight damage.
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
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Sold for: $125
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De Synagoga Vetere, by Campegius Vitringa. Franeker (Netherlands): Johannis Gyzelaar, 1696. Latin, with Hebrew and Greek. Two parts in one volume.
A dissertation by the theologian and Hebraist Campegius Vitringa (1659-1722) in which he shows that the Christian Church rests historically on the Jewish synagogue.
An engraved plate by Joseph Mulder appears opposite the title pages of both parts of the composition depicting various peoples at the entrance to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. At the top of the engraving is a referral to a verse from the Book of Zechariah. The printer's mark with the Tetragrammaton appears on the title pages.
A bookplate of the German theologist Johann Christoph Bodenschatz (1717-1797) appears on the verso of the first title page below a handwritten Greek inscription.
[1] leaf (engraving), [30], 608 pages (mispagination); [1] leaf (engraving), [7], 610-1138, [38] leaves, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases. Closed and open tears to margins of several leaves. Worming to inner margins of the first engraved plate (not affecting illustration). Elegant vellum binding, with gilt inscription.
A dissertation by the theologian and Hebraist Campegius Vitringa (1659-1722) in which he shows that the Christian Church rests historically on the Jewish synagogue.
An engraved plate by Joseph Mulder appears opposite the title pages of both parts of the composition depicting various peoples at the entrance to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. At the top of the engraving is a referral to a verse from the Book of Zechariah. The printer's mark with the Tetragrammaton appears on the title pages.
A bookplate of the German theologist Johann Christoph Bodenschatz (1717-1797) appears on the verso of the first title page below a handwritten Greek inscription.
[1] leaf (engraving), [30], 608 pages (mispagination); [1] leaf (engraving), [7], 610-1138, [38] leaves, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases. Closed and open tears to margins of several leaves. Worming to inner margins of the first engraved plate (not affecting illustration). Elegant vellum binding, with gilt inscription.
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
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"Translation of Divrei HaYamim, the history of early and later years by R. Yosef head of the Yeshiva in Syria" / Paraphrasis Chaldaica, In Librum Priorem Et Posteriorem Chronicorum, by Davide Wilkins. Published by Johannem Boom, Amsterdam, 1715. Aramaic and Latin.
A translation of the book Divrei HaYamim by the orientalist David Wilkins (1685-1745) following the Aramaic version by the Amora R. Yosef Bar Chiya (R. Yosef "the blind", died ca. 333). Printed in both languages, Aramaic and Latin, one page facing the other.
[53], 415 pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Creases and stains (most light). Large open tear to margin of one leaf (the leaf is blank). Handwritten inscriptions (pen) on pastedown of front board and on front and back endpapers. Ornate leather binding, with defects, abrasion and wear. Tears to seam between boards and spine. Sticker on back board.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
A translation of the book Divrei HaYamim by the orientalist David Wilkins (1685-1745) following the Aramaic version by the Amora R. Yosef Bar Chiya (R. Yosef "the blind", died ca. 333). Printed in both languages, Aramaic and Latin, one page facing the other.
[53], 415 pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Creases and stains (most light). Large open tear to margin of one leaf (the leaf is blank). Handwritten inscriptions (pen) on pastedown of front board and on front and back endpapers. Ornate leather binding, with defects, abrasion and wear. Tears to seam between boards and spine. Sticker on back board.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
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Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
August 14, 2018
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105 Biblical engravings created by various artists, most after paintings by the Dutch artist Gerard Hoet (1648-1733). [Hague, ca. 1728].
105 high-quality engravings depicting Biblical scenes. Each engraving is ttiled in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. The engravings are from the book "Figures de la Bible" published in Hague in 1728 (by P. de Hondt. Originally, the book contained 212 engraved plates).
The engravings are pasted into an album bound with a red binding with leather spine and corners. The inscription "Gravures Anciennes Bible" is embossed on the front cover.
Leaves with engravings: approximately 39 cm. Binding: 53.5 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains (to engravings and album leaves). Tears and damages to edges of some engravings (some have restorations). Tears at the edges of the album leaves. The engravings are numbered by hand in the upper corner. Stains and damages to binding. Slight peeling and tears to binding, primarily to spine and corners (open tears to spine).
105 high-quality engravings depicting Biblical scenes. Each engraving is ttiled in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. The engravings are from the book "Figures de la Bible" published in Hague in 1728 (by P. de Hondt. Originally, the book contained 212 engraved plates).
The engravings are pasted into an album bound with a red binding with leather spine and corners. The inscription "Gravures Anciennes Bible" is embossed on the front cover.
Leaves with engravings: approximately 39 cm. Binding: 53.5 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains (to engravings and album leaves). Tears and damages to edges of some engravings (some have restorations). Tears at the edges of the album leaves. The engravings are numbered by hand in the upper corner. Stains and damages to binding. Slight peeling and tears to binding, primarily to spine and corners (open tears to spine).
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August 14, 2018
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Oude en Tegenwoordige Staat en Geschiedenis van alle Godsdiensten, van de Schepping af Tot Op den Tegenwoordigen Tijd by William Hurd. Amsterdam: Martinus de Bruyn, 1781. First Volume (out of seven).
First volume out of William Hurd's study of different religions. The volume is dedicated in part to customs of Amsterdam's Jews and is accompanied by 27 engraved plates (mostly folding). Six engravings depict Jewish holidays and customs – raising the Torah in synagogue, Jewish wedding, Purim festivities, and more.
XVI, XII, 561 pp + [27] plates, 22 cm. Good overall condition. Stains. Ink stamps. Half-leather binding, slightly worn (slight tears and defects). Sticker to bottom of spine.
First volume out of William Hurd's study of different religions. The volume is dedicated in part to customs of Amsterdam's Jews and is accompanied by 27 engraved plates (mostly folding). Six engravings depict Jewish holidays and customs – raising the Torah in synagogue, Jewish wedding, Purim festivities, and more.
XVI, XII, 561 pp + [27] plates, 22 cm. Good overall condition. Stains. Ink stamps. Half-leather binding, slightly worn (slight tears and defects). Sticker to bottom of spine.
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Biblia Hebraica Cum Notis Criticis Et Versione Latina Ad Notas Criticas Facta. Paris: Antonium Claudium Briasson and Laurentium Durang, 1753. Hebrew, Latin and Greek. Four volumes.
Unvowelized bible (after the Van Der Hooght edition), with Latin translation, introductions and comments by the French researcher Charles-François Houbigant (1686-1783).
A fine edition, with wide margins and meticulous typography (some commented that this edition was published in 500 copies only). The volumes contain four engravings (at the beginning of Genesis, Joshua, Psalms and Isaiah).
Volume 1: [8], CXCI, 680, [2], LV pp. Volume 2: [4], LIX, 756, LX, [1], pp. Volume 3: [4], VIII, 752, XI, 158, LXXXIV, [1] pp. Volume 4: [4], IVII, 895, [1] pp. Approx. 42 cm. Condition varies. Good-fair overall condition. Stains, creases and small tears to margins. Long tears and open tears (most of which do not affect the text) to a number of leaves. Strips of adhesive tape to margins of some of the first leaves. Bookplate pasted to front binding of first volume. Worming to upper margins of some of the second volume leaves (slight, no damage to text). Bindings are not original, slightly worn.
Unvowelized bible (after the Van Der Hooght edition), with Latin translation, introductions and comments by the French researcher Charles-François Houbigant (1686-1783).
A fine edition, with wide margins and meticulous typography (some commented that this edition was published in 500 copies only). The volumes contain four engravings (at the beginning of Genesis, Joshua, Psalms and Isaiah).
Volume 1: [8], CXCI, 680, [2], LV pp. Volume 2: [4], LIX, 756, LX, [1], pp. Volume 3: [4], VIII, 752, XI, 158, LXXXIV, [1] pp. Volume 4: [4], IVII, 895, [1] pp. Approx. 42 cm. Condition varies. Good-fair overall condition. Stains, creases and small tears to margins. Long tears and open tears (most of which do not affect the text) to a number of leaves. Strips of adhesive tape to margins of some of the first leaves. Bookplate pasted to front binding of first volume. Worming to upper margins of some of the second volume leaves (slight, no damage to text). Bindings are not original, slightly worn.
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Landscape Illustrations of the Bible, Consisting of Views of the Most Remarkable Places Mentioned in the Old and New Testaments by Thomas Hartwell Home, London: John Murray, 1836. Two parts in one volume. English.
A volume with 96 engraved plates depicting sites mentioned in the Bible and in the New Testament (including title pages of both parts); engraved by William Finden and Edward Francis Finden after paintings by William Turner, Augustus Wall Callcott, David Roberts, and others. Among the aengravings: engravings depicting views and sites in Palestine (Jerusalem, Mount Tabor, Mount Carmel, Kishon river and more), Egypt, Jordan, Syria and more places. Alongside the engravings are printed texts about the different sites.
XII, [177] text pages + [96] engraved plates, 31.5 cm. Gilt edges. Good condition. Stains. Creases and tears at margins of leaves. Half leather binding. Binding slightly faded, with some tears and damages.
A volume with 96 engraved plates depicting sites mentioned in the Bible and in the New Testament (including title pages of both parts); engraved by William Finden and Edward Francis Finden after paintings by William Turner, Augustus Wall Callcott, David Roberts, and others. Among the aengravings: engravings depicting views and sites in Palestine (Jerusalem, Mount Tabor, Mount Carmel, Kishon river and more), Egypt, Jordan, Syria and more places. Alongside the engravings are printed texts about the different sites.
XII, [177] text pages + [96] engraved plates, 31.5 cm. Gilt edges. Good condition. Stains. Creases and tears at margins of leaves. Half leather binding. Binding slightly faded, with some tears and damages.
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The Bible / Die vier und zwanzig Bücher der Heiligen Schrift, edited by Dr. Zunz [Yom-Tov (Leopold) Lipman Zunz]. Berlin: Veit & Camp, 1838. German.
German translation of the bible, edited by Yom-Tov (Leopold) Lipman Zunz.
Separate title pages for the different parts (with the year 1837). A biblical timeline chart (Zeittafel über die gesammte heilige Schrift) appears at the end of the book, with a separate title page (dated 1839).
Yom-Tov (Leopold) Lipman Zunz (1794-1886) was a Jewish-German scholar and researcher of Judaism, founder of "Chochmat Israel" movement.
[2] leaves (title pages of Early Prophets and the Pentateuch), IV, [4], 815, [2], 14 pp. Two of the title pages are bound at the beginning of the book, out of place. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Some leaves are dark. Creases and slight defects. Ink-stamp on first leaf. Worn binding, with tears and defects, partly detached. Torn and detached spine.
German translation of the bible, edited by Yom-Tov (Leopold) Lipman Zunz.
Separate title pages for the different parts (with the year 1837). A biblical timeline chart (Zeittafel über die gesammte heilige Schrift) appears at the end of the book, with a separate title page (dated 1839).
Yom-Tov (Leopold) Lipman Zunz (1794-1886) was a Jewish-German scholar and researcher of Judaism, founder of "Chochmat Israel" movement.
[2] leaves (title pages of Early Prophets and the Pentateuch), IV, [4], 815, [2], 14 pp. Two of the title pages are bound at the beginning of the book, out of place. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Some leaves are dark. Creases and slight defects. Ink-stamp on first leaf. Worn binding, with tears and defects, partly detached. Torn and detached spine.
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Sefer HaAvoda / Historisch-Kritische Darstellung des jüdischen Gottesdienstes [Critical-historical presentation of Jewish prayer]. By Salomon Jacob Cohen [Shalom HaCohen]. Leipzig: Rein’sche buchhandlung, 1819. German and some Hebrew. First edition.
Composition by the poet and maskil Shalom HaCohen (1771-1845), about the history of Jewish prayer.
XXII, [6], 276 pages, 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and slight defects to margins. Old, slightly worn cardboard binding, with abrasions and defects to edges and along the seam of the spine, two stickers on the spine.
Composition by the poet and maskil Shalom HaCohen (1771-1845), about the history of Jewish prayer.
XXII, [6], 276 pages, 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and slight defects to margins. Old, slightly worn cardboard binding, with abrasions and defects to edges and along the seam of the spine, two stickers on the spine.
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"History of the Crusades", by Michaud [Joseph-François Michaud]. Philadelphia: G. Barrie, [ca. 1890]. English. Two volumes.
English translation of the book by the historian Joseph-François Michaud, "History of the Crusades". The book is accompanied by one hundred wood engravings (50 plates in each volume), after paintings by Gustave Doré.
Volume 1: [2] leaves, 364 pp + [50] plates. Volume 2: 362 pp + [50] plates. 37 cm. Gilt edges. Leaves in good condition. Some stains. Bindings in good-fair condition, with stains, some tears and defects. Leather spines and corners, slightly crumbling.
English translation of the book by the historian Joseph-François Michaud, "History of the Crusades". The book is accompanied by one hundred wood engravings (50 plates in each volume), after paintings by Gustave Doré.
Volume 1: [2] leaves, 364 pp + [50] plates. Volume 2: 362 pp + [50] plates. 37 cm. Gilt edges. Leaves in good condition. Some stains. Bindings in good-fair condition, with stains, some tears and defects. Leather spines and corners, slightly crumbling.
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