Lot 741
Johann Leusden – Book about Jewish Customs – Leiden-Utrecht, 1699 – Engravings
Philologus Hebraeo-Mixtus, unà cum Spicilegio philologico, continente decem quaestionum & positionum praecipuè philologico-Hebraicarum & Judaicarum centurias by Johann Leusden. Leiden-Utrecht: Jordani Luchtmanni et Guilielmi à Poolsum, 1699. Latin and some Hebrew. Book about the Jewish religion and philosophy by Johann Leusden (1624-1699), Dutch theologian and Hebraist, professor of Hebrew in the University of Utrecht. Accompanied by fine engravings, depicting various Jewish customs: baking Matzot, lighting Shabbat candles, Huppa, Brith Milah, and more. “Errata” in handwriting appears on the last three blank leaves of the book. [18], 489, [11] pp. + [9] engraving plates, 19 cm. Good condition. Some stains and damages. New red leather binding, slightly loose (with original spine).
