Online Auction 016 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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L. Annaei Senecae philosophi opera quae exstant omnia, writings of the philosopher Lucius Annaeus Senecae. Printed by Balthasaris Moreti; in the printing press founded by Christoph Plantin ("Ex Officina Plantiniana Balthasaris Moreti"). Antwerp, 1632. Latin.
The complete writings of the philosopher Seneca. The book contains three impressive engravings after works by the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) – Portrait of Seneca (bust); Death of Seneca (signed in the plate by the engraver, Cornelis Galle); portrait of the philologist and humanist Justus Lipsius (signed in the plate by the engraver, Cornelis Galle). Engraved title page.
Hand inscription, in Latin, to one of the blank leaves in the beginning of the book, in which the year 1633 in noted. Among the book's leaves appears a leaf in early handwriting (Latin).
[16], XXXVI, 893, [5] pp. 38.5 cm. Fine vellum binding, with gilt decorations and four cloth bands for tying. Good overall condition. Stains, some are dampstains. Dark stains to top margins of first leaves (including the title page engraving and the portrait of Justus Lipsius). Slight creases and defects. Some tears. Defects, stains and small tears to binding.
The complete writings of the philosopher Seneca. The book contains three impressive engravings after works by the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) – Portrait of Seneca (bust); Death of Seneca (signed in the plate by the engraver, Cornelis Galle); portrait of the philologist and humanist Justus Lipsius (signed in the plate by the engraver, Cornelis Galle). Engraved title page.
Hand inscription, in Latin, to one of the blank leaves in the beginning of the book, in which the year 1633 in noted. Among the book's leaves appears a leaf in early handwriting (Latin).
[16], XXXVI, 893, [5] pp. 38.5 cm. Fine vellum binding, with gilt decorations and four cloth bands for tying. Good overall condition. Stains, some are dampstains. Dark stains to top margins of first leaves (including the title page engraving and the portrait of Justus Lipsius). Slight creases and defects. Some tears. Defects, stains and small tears to binding.
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Flavii Iosephi Hierosolymitani sacerdotis Opera quae exstant, nempe, Compilation of Writings of Josephus Flavius. Geneva: Iacobum Crispinum, 1634.Latin and Greek.
Bi-lingual edition of the writings of Josephus Flavius (Latin and Greek, two columns per page).
The blank page facing the title page bears a handwritten inscription )"Testimonium") from 1652, alongside seven signatures.
[4] leaves, 1102 pages, [16] leaves (mispagination), 34 cm. Overall good condition. Creases and light spotting. Torn edges to several leaves. Two detached leaves. Ink ownership inscription on verso of title page. Adorned vellum binding, slightly loose. Stains and damages to binding. Most of the spine is detached (with tears). Holes to binding edges (fabric laces were originally threaded through these holes for fastening the binding).
Bi-lingual edition of the writings of Josephus Flavius (Latin and Greek, two columns per page).
The blank page facing the title page bears a handwritten inscription )"Testimonium") from 1652, alongside seven signatures.
[4] leaves, 1102 pages, [16] leaves (mispagination), 34 cm. Overall good condition. Creases and light spotting. Torn edges to several leaves. Two detached leaves. Ink ownership inscription on verso of title page. Adorned vellum binding, slightly loose. Stains and damages to binding. Most of the spine is detached (with tears). Holes to binding edges (fabric laces were originally threaded through these holes for fastening the binding).
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Histoire des Juifs, ecrite par Flavius Joseph, sous le titre de Antiquitez Judaïques / Histoire de la guerre des Juifs contre les Romains. "Antiquities of the Jews" and "The Wars of the Jews", by Josephus Flavius. French translation by Arnault d'Andilly. Amsterdan: Veuve Schippers, & Henry Wetstein, 1681. French.
French translation of two books by Josephus Flavius (Yosef ben Matityahu) – the book "Antiquities of the Jews" recounting the history of the Jews from the creation of the world until the Great Revolt against the Romans and the book "The Wars of the Jews" about the revolt.
220 fine in-text engravings depicting various scenes from the history of the people Israel, starting with the creation of the world. An illustrated title page (engraving).
Separate title page for "The Wars of the Jews".
[12] leaves (including engraving), 464 pp; [10] leaves, 477-758 pp, [11] leaves, 30.5 cm. Good overall condition. Slight tears to margins of some of the leaves, including open tears. Stains. Slight defects. Fine leather binding. Rubbing, tears and defects to binding. Open tear to top of spine. Piece of paper pasted to inner side of front binding.
French translation of two books by Josephus Flavius (Yosef ben Matityahu) – the book "Antiquities of the Jews" recounting the history of the Jews from the creation of the world until the Great Revolt against the Romans and the book "The Wars of the Jews" about the revolt.
220 fine in-text engravings depicting various scenes from the history of the people Israel, starting with the creation of the world. An illustrated title page (engraving).
Separate title page for "The Wars of the Jews".
[12] leaves (including engraving), 464 pp; [10] leaves, 477-758 pp, [11] leaves, 30.5 cm. Good overall condition. Slight tears to margins of some of the leaves, including open tears. Stains. Slight defects. Fine leather binding. Rubbing, tears and defects to binding. Open tear to top of spine. Piece of paper pasted to inner side of front binding.
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August 14, 2018
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Lexicon Chaldaicum, Talmudicum et Rabbinicum, lexicon of Aramaic words in the Talmud and in rabbinic literature, by Johannes Buxtorf. Basel: Ludovici König, 1639. Latin, with Hebrew and Aramaic.
Lexicon of Aramaic words in the Talmud and in rabbinic literature by the Hebraist Johannes Buxtorf (1564-1629). The text is arranged in columns (two columns per page) according to the Hebrew alphabet. Two fine engravings appear in the beginning of the book: author's portrait and the title page. The title page engraving combines a number of scenes; the Tower of Babylon, illustration for the verse "Zarach BaChoshech Or" ("Ariseth light in the darkness") (Psalms), Daniel and Ezra and more.
Buxtorf started writing this lexicon in 1609; it was completed posthumously by his son, thirty years later.
A printed poem in Hebrew is printed after the introduction, describing the book and the process of writing and publishing it.
[8] leaves (including engravings), 2680 pp, [32] leaves, 37.5 cm. Handsome vellum binding with gilt decorations. Good overall condition. Stains, numerous leaves are dark. Tears at margins of a number of leaves. Slight creases and tears to margins of first plate (author's portrait). Bookplate on inner side of front binding. Slight stains and damage to binding.
Lexicon of Aramaic words in the Talmud and in rabbinic literature by the Hebraist Johannes Buxtorf (1564-1629). The text is arranged in columns (two columns per page) according to the Hebrew alphabet. Two fine engravings appear in the beginning of the book: author's portrait and the title page. The title page engraving combines a number of scenes; the Tower of Babylon, illustration for the verse "Zarach BaChoshech Or" ("Ariseth light in the darkness") (Psalms), Daniel and Ezra and more.
Buxtorf started writing this lexicon in 1609; it was completed posthumously by his son, thirty years later.
A printed poem in Hebrew is printed after the introduction, describing the book and the process of writing and publishing it.
[8] leaves (including engravings), 2680 pp, [32] leaves, 37.5 cm. Handsome vellum binding with gilt decorations. Good overall condition. Stains, numerous leaves are dark. Tears at margins of a number of leaves. Slight creases and tears to margins of first plate (author's portrait). Bookplate on inner side of front binding. Slight stains and damage to binding.
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Exercitationes Anti-Morinianae, De Pentateucho Samaritano, by Johanne Henrico Hottingero [Johann Heinrich Hottinger]. Zurich: Joh. Jacobi Bodmeri, 1644. Latin, with sections in Hebrew and other languages.
Research book on the subject of the Samaritan Pentateuch, by the Swiss philologist and theologian Johann Heinrich Hottinger (1620-1667).
[10] leaves, 116 pages, 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Inscriptions on endpapers. Non-contemporary damaged binding. The bottom part of the spine is partially detached and the top of spine is lacking.
Research book on the subject of the Samaritan Pentateuch, by the Swiss philologist and theologian Johann Heinrich Hottinger (1620-1667).
[10] leaves, 116 pages, 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Inscriptions on endpapers. Non-contemporary damaged binding. The bottom part of the spine is partially detached and the top of spine is lacking.
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Pugio fidei adversus Mauros et Judaeos [The Dagger of Faith Against the Moslems and the Jews] by Raymundi Martini (Raymond Martini). Leipzig: Friderici Lanckisi, 1687. Latin, with passages in Hebrew and other languages.
The book "The Dagger of Faith against the Moslems and the Jews" tried to validate Christianity by using Jewish sources and was a key composition in the Jewish-Christian polemic. The author, Raymond Martini (ca. 1220-1285) was a Dominican priest, missionary and censor of Jewish books in Spain. In 1263 he participated in the Barcelona Debate ("Ramban Argument"). Preceding the title page is an engraved plate, depicting a Jew and a Moslem in prayer, and above them a hand emerging from the clouds and pointing a dagger at the Jew.
[4] leaves (including the engraving), 126 [should be 128], 961, [43], 32 pp, 33 cm. Good overall condition. Stains and creases. A number of pen and pencil inscriptions. Fine vellum binding, with slight damage.
The book "The Dagger of Faith against the Moslems and the Jews" tried to validate Christianity by using Jewish sources and was a key composition in the Jewish-Christian polemic. The author, Raymond Martini (ca. 1220-1285) was a Dominican priest, missionary and censor of Jewish books in Spain. In 1263 he participated in the Barcelona Debate ("Ramban Argument"). Preceding the title page is an engraved plate, depicting a Jew and a Moslem in prayer, and above them a hand emerging from the clouds and pointing a dagger at the Jew.
[4] leaves (including the engraving), 126 [should be 128], 961, [43], 32 pp, 33 cm. Good overall condition. Stains and creases. A number of pen and pencil inscriptions. Fine vellum binding, with slight damage.
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De Synagoga Vetere, by Campegius Vitringa. Franeker (Netherlands): Johannis Gyzelaar, 1696. Latin, with Hebrew and Greek. Two parts in one volume.
A dissertation by the theologian and Hebraist Campegius Vitringa (1659-1722) in which he shows that the Christian Church rests historically on the Jewish synagogue.
An engraved plate by Joseph Mulder appears opposite the title pages of both parts of the composition depicting various peoples at the entrance to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. At the top of the engraving is a referral to a verse from the Book of Zechariah. The printer's mark with the Tetragrammaton appears on the title pages.
A bookplate of the German theologist Johann Christoph Bodenschatz (1717-1797) appears on the verso of the first title page below a handwritten Greek inscription.
[1] leaf (engraving), [30], 608 pages (mispagination); [1] leaf (engraving), [7], 610-1138, [38] leaves, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases. Closed and open tears to margins of several leaves. Worming to inner margins of the first engraved plate (not affecting illustration). Elegant vellum binding, with gilt inscription.
A dissertation by the theologian and Hebraist Campegius Vitringa (1659-1722) in which he shows that the Christian Church rests historically on the Jewish synagogue.
An engraved plate by Joseph Mulder appears opposite the title pages of both parts of the composition depicting various peoples at the entrance to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. At the top of the engraving is a referral to a verse from the Book of Zechariah. The printer's mark with the Tetragrammaton appears on the title pages.
A bookplate of the German theologist Johann Christoph Bodenschatz (1717-1797) appears on the verso of the first title page below a handwritten Greek inscription.
[1] leaf (engraving), [30], 608 pages (mispagination); [1] leaf (engraving), [7], 610-1138, [38] leaves, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases. Closed and open tears to margins of several leaves. Worming to inner margins of the first engraved plate (not affecting illustration). Elegant vellum binding, with gilt inscription.
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"Translation of Divrei HaYamim, the history of early and later years by R. Yosef head of the Yeshiva in Syria" / Paraphrasis Chaldaica, In Librum Priorem Et Posteriorem Chronicorum, by Davide Wilkins. Published by Johannem Boom, Amsterdam, 1715. Aramaic and Latin.
A translation of the book Divrei HaYamim by the orientalist David Wilkins (1685-1745) following the Aramaic version by the Amora R. Yosef Bar Chiya (R. Yosef "the blind", died ca. 333). Printed in both languages, Aramaic and Latin, one page facing the other.
[53], 415 pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Creases and stains (most light). Large open tear to margin of one leaf (the leaf is blank). Handwritten inscriptions (pen) on pastedown of front board and on front and back endpapers. Ornate leather binding, with defects, abrasion and wear. Tears to seam between boards and spine. Sticker on back board.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
A translation of the book Divrei HaYamim by the orientalist David Wilkins (1685-1745) following the Aramaic version by the Amora R. Yosef Bar Chiya (R. Yosef "the blind", died ca. 333). Printed in both languages, Aramaic and Latin, one page facing the other.
[53], 415 pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Creases and stains (most light). Large open tear to margin of one leaf (the leaf is blank). Handwritten inscriptions (pen) on pastedown of front board and on front and back endpapers. Ornate leather binding, with defects, abrasion and wear. Tears to seam between boards and spine. Sticker on back board.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
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August 14, 2018
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105 Biblical engravings created by various artists, most after paintings by the Dutch artist Gerard Hoet (1648-1733). [Hague, ca. 1728].
105 high-quality engravings depicting Biblical scenes. Each engraving is ttiled in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. The engravings are from the book "Figures de la Bible" published in Hague in 1728 (by P. de Hondt. Originally, the book contained 212 engraved plates).
The engravings are pasted into an album bound with a red binding with leather spine and corners. The inscription "Gravures Anciennes Bible" is embossed on the front cover.
Leaves with engravings: approximately 39 cm. Binding: 53.5 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains (to engravings and album leaves). Tears and damages to edges of some engravings (some have restorations). Tears at the edges of the album leaves. The engravings are numbered by hand in the upper corner. Stains and damages to binding. Slight peeling and tears to binding, primarily to spine and corners (open tears to spine).
105 high-quality engravings depicting Biblical scenes. Each engraving is ttiled in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. The engravings are from the book "Figures de la Bible" published in Hague in 1728 (by P. de Hondt. Originally, the book contained 212 engraved plates).
The engravings are pasted into an album bound with a red binding with leather spine and corners. The inscription "Gravures Anciennes Bible" is embossed on the front cover.
Leaves with engravings: approximately 39 cm. Binding: 53.5 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains (to engravings and album leaves). Tears and damages to edges of some engravings (some have restorations). Tears at the edges of the album leaves. The engravings are numbered by hand in the upper corner. Stains and damages to binding. Slight peeling and tears to binding, primarily to spine and corners (open tears to spine).
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Oude en Tegenwoordige Staat en Geschiedenis van alle Godsdiensten, van de Schepping af Tot Op den Tegenwoordigen Tijd by William Hurd. Amsterdam: Martinus de Bruyn, 1781. First Volume (out of seven).
First volume out of William Hurd's study of different religions. The volume is dedicated in part to customs of Amsterdam's Jews and is accompanied by 27 engraved plates (mostly folding). Six engravings depict Jewish holidays and customs – raising the Torah in synagogue, Jewish wedding, Purim festivities, and more.
XVI, XII, 561 pp + [27] plates, 22 cm. Good overall condition. Stains. Ink stamps. Half-leather binding, slightly worn (slight tears and defects). Sticker to bottom of spine.
First volume out of William Hurd's study of different religions. The volume is dedicated in part to customs of Amsterdam's Jews and is accompanied by 27 engraved plates (mostly folding). Six engravings depict Jewish holidays and customs – raising the Torah in synagogue, Jewish wedding, Purim festivities, and more.
XVI, XII, 561 pp + [27] plates, 22 cm. Good overall condition. Stains. Ink stamps. Half-leather binding, slightly worn (slight tears and defects). Sticker to bottom of spine.
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Biblia Hebraica Cum Notis Criticis Et Versione Latina Ad Notas Criticas Facta. Paris: Antonium Claudium Briasson and Laurentium Durang, 1753. Hebrew, Latin and Greek. Four volumes.
Unvowelized bible (after the Van Der Hooght edition), with Latin translation, introductions and comments by the French researcher Charles-François Houbigant (1686-1783).
A fine edition, with wide margins and meticulous typography (some commented that this edition was published in 500 copies only). The volumes contain four engravings (at the beginning of Genesis, Joshua, Psalms and Isaiah).
Volume 1: [8], CXCI, 680, [2], LV pp. Volume 2: [4], LIX, 756, LX, [1], pp. Volume 3: [4], VIII, 752, XI, 158, LXXXIV, [1] pp. Volume 4: [4], IVII, 895, [1] pp. Approx. 42 cm. Condition varies. Good-fair overall condition. Stains, creases and small tears to margins. Long tears and open tears (most of which do not affect the text) to a number of leaves. Strips of adhesive tape to margins of some of the first leaves. Bookplate pasted to front binding of first volume. Worming to upper margins of some of the second volume leaves (slight, no damage to text). Bindings are not original, slightly worn.
Unvowelized bible (after the Van Der Hooght edition), with Latin translation, introductions and comments by the French researcher Charles-François Houbigant (1686-1783).
A fine edition, with wide margins and meticulous typography (some commented that this edition was published in 500 copies only). The volumes contain four engravings (at the beginning of Genesis, Joshua, Psalms and Isaiah).
Volume 1: [8], CXCI, 680, [2], LV pp. Volume 2: [4], LIX, 756, LX, [1], pp. Volume 3: [4], VIII, 752, XI, 158, LXXXIV, [1] pp. Volume 4: [4], IVII, 895, [1] pp. Approx. 42 cm. Condition varies. Good-fair overall condition. Stains, creases and small tears to margins. Long tears and open tears (most of which do not affect the text) to a number of leaves. Strips of adhesive tape to margins of some of the first leaves. Bookplate pasted to front binding of first volume. Worming to upper margins of some of the second volume leaves (slight, no damage to text). Bindings are not original, slightly worn.
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Landscape Illustrations of the Bible, Consisting of Views of the Most Remarkable Places Mentioned in the Old and New Testaments by Thomas Hartwell Home, London: John Murray, 1836. Two parts in one volume. English.
A volume with 96 engraved plates depicting sites mentioned in the Bible and in the New Testament (including title pages of both parts); engraved by William Finden and Edward Francis Finden after paintings by William Turner, Augustus Wall Callcott, David Roberts, and others. Among the aengravings: engravings depicting views and sites in Palestine (Jerusalem, Mount Tabor, Mount Carmel, Kishon river and more), Egypt, Jordan, Syria and more places. Alongside the engravings are printed texts about the different sites.
XII, [177] text pages + [96] engraved plates, 31.5 cm. Gilt edges. Good condition. Stains. Creases and tears at margins of leaves. Half leather binding. Binding slightly faded, with some tears and damages.
A volume with 96 engraved plates depicting sites mentioned in the Bible and in the New Testament (including title pages of both parts); engraved by William Finden and Edward Francis Finden after paintings by William Turner, Augustus Wall Callcott, David Roberts, and others. Among the aengravings: engravings depicting views and sites in Palestine (Jerusalem, Mount Tabor, Mount Carmel, Kishon river and more), Egypt, Jordan, Syria and more places. Alongside the engravings are printed texts about the different sites.
XII, [177] text pages + [96] engraved plates, 31.5 cm. Gilt edges. Good condition. Stains. Creases and tears at margins of leaves. Half leather binding. Binding slightly faded, with some tears and damages.
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