Catalogue of Hebrew Incunabula from the Collection of the Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (2 vols.)
by Iakerson, Shimon
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New York/Jerusalem: The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 2005. First edition. Hardcover. vg to fine. Quarto. Vol.1: (lxxvii) 316pp. in English, 389pp. [+58 in numerals] in Hebrew. Vol.2: [2] 319-568pp. in English, 393-670pp in Hebrew. Grey cloth slipcase. Grey cloth boards with red debossed illustrations on the covers and and red lettering on the spines. Dark blue ribbon markers. The two volume set is comprehensive catalogue and bibliography of Hebrew-language incunable volumes held in the library of The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, with a total list of 127 individual items. The work contains extensive footnotes, bibliographic references and detailed descriptions throughout, including details of type-fonts and materials used. The work also contains indices and additional bibliographic lists from libraries. Sporadically illustrated throughout with b/w photographic reproductions of the original texts. The text is in both Hebrew and English, each language part with its own title pages and running pagination. The endpapers are illustrated with maps, displaying centers of printing during the 15th century, with special note given to sites of Jewish printing. Slipcase with some light smudges and stains. Slipcase in very good, bindings in fine condition overall. Hebrew: קטלוג האינקונבולים העבריים מאוסף ספריית בית המדרש לרבנים באמריקה, יקרסון, שמעון.
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- Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (US)
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- Title
- Catalogue of Hebrew Incunabula from the Collection of the Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (2 vols.)
- Author
- Iakerson, Shimon
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - vg to fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The Jewish Theological Seminary of America
- Place of Publication
- New York/Jerusalem
- Date Published
- 2005
- Keywords
- incunabula, 15th century printing, 15th century books,
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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