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Sefer HaHarkavah / Tzachut BeDikduk / Moznei Leshon HaKodesh – Venice, 1546 – Printed by Bomberg
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Three books in two volumes, on Hebrew grammar, printed in Venice in 1546 by Daniel Bomberg:
1. Sefer HaHarkavah by R. Eliyahu Bachur. Venice, 1546. Without Pirkei Eliyahu (with divisional title page).
[1], 2-32 (misfoliated 33), 41-44 leaves. Lacking 8 leaves 33-40. 14.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Old leather binding, with gilt decorations.
2-3. Tzachut BeDikduk and Moznei Leshon HaKodesh, by R. Avraham ibn Ezra. Venice, 1546. Divisional title page for Moznei Leshon HaKodesh. As part of a set of grammatical books printed together, foliation begins in the middle.
133-194; [1], 196-236 leaves. Approx. 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including some dampstains. Light wear. Tears, including marginal open tears to title page of first book and several other leaves, repaired with paper filling. New binding, with parts of an early leather binding.
The three present books are part of a set of six grammatical works printed that year, often printed together.
Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.
Early Printed Books – 16th Century
Early Printed Books – 16th Century