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Marpeh Lashon and Darkei Noam. Venice, [1546]. Daniel Bomberg Press
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Marpeh Lashon and Darkei Noam. Venice, [1546]. Daniel Bomberg Press
Rare- has not been seen in Auctions.
Two important grammar books, on Hebrew grammar and Hebrew poetry, by the grammarian Rabbi Moshe ben Shem-Tov ibn Chaviv.
Leaf [25, b-26, a]: Tachbulah by Rabbi Avraham ibn Ezra.
Notation in Italian script on the title page. On the last leaf, a comment with a different Siman about the tale of the Tachbulah by Rabbi Avraham ibn Ezra.
Rabbi Moshe ben Shem-Tov ibn Chaviv (1450-1520): was a Hebrew poet and grammarian. Was born in Lisbon, Portugal. Traveled to Spain, Arabia and possibly, France and eventually settled in Bitonto, Italy. He wrote books on Hebrew grammar and the poetry of Spanish Sages and was knowledgeable about philosophy too. His commentary on Sefer Bechinat Olam by Yedaya Hapnini is quoted by later commentators of the work.
Venice, [1546]. Printed at the printery of the famed printer Daniel Bomber (by Cornelio Adelkind).
[26] leaves. Small format – 14.5 cm. Very good condition. Fine new binding.
Vinograd, Venice 266.
An extremely rare grammar book; a complete copy of which has never been auctioned.
