Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Latin Work on Hebrew Grammar – Basel, 1558 – Original Parchment Binding
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Grammatices Ebraeae libri octo [work on Hebrew grammar in eight parts], by Abdias Praetorius. Basel: Jacob Parcus, published by Johann Oporin, 1558. Latin, with sections in Hebrew.
The author,
Abdias Praetorius (1524-1573), Protestant theologian, lecturer in an educational institution in his hometown of Magdeburg and other universities.
Abdias Praetorius (1524-1573), Protestant theologian, lecturer in an educational institution in his hometown of Magdeburg and other universities.
At end of book, 7 pages in Hebrew (printed from right to left) with introductory passage, fourteen commentaries on Tehillim 27 and a short prayer.
309; 7, [2] pages. 17.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Light wear. Small marginal tears to several leaves. Original parchment binding, with defects (many creases and wear).
Hebraica – Foreign Language Books: Latin, French, Italian, German, and More
Hebraica – Foreign Language Books: Latin, French, Italian, German, and More