Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
"Ma'arich HaMa'arachot" – Explanation of Roots of Hebrew Language – Paris, 1629
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"Ma'arich HaMa'arachot" (Dictionarium Absolutissimum), dictionary of roots of "Lashon HaKodesh" (Hebrew), by Philippe D'Aquin. Paris, 1629. Only edition.
"Contains… of all the words of the roots arranged and explained in simple order, written by Philippe D'Aquin… who teaches 'Lashon HaKodesh' under the rule of King Louis D'Borbon… ".
The author, Philippe D'Aquin (c. 1578-1650), was an apostate (his former name was Mordechai). King Louis the 13th bestowed upon him title of Professor of the Hebrew Language. He wrote and translated many books, including a translation of "Bechinot Olam" and "Pirkei Avot" with the explanation of the 13 Attributes of Mercy in French.
[11], 584 pages (some copies with [17] pages at beginning also exist), 37 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Moth stains. Tears on title page and on several leaves, restored with scotch tape. New binding.
"Contains… of all the words of the roots arranged and explained in simple order, written by Philippe D'Aquin… who teaches 'Lashon HaKodesh' under the rule of King Louis D'Borbon… ".
The author, Philippe D'Aquin (c. 1578-1650), was an apostate (his former name was Mordechai). King Louis the 13th bestowed upon him title of Professor of the Hebrew Language. He wrote and translated many books, including a translation of "Bechinot Olam" and "Pirkei Avot" with the explanation of the 13 Attributes of Mercy in French.
[11], 584 pages (some copies with [17] pages at beginning also exist), 37 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Moth stains. Tears on title page and on several leaves, restored with scotch tape. New binding.
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