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Ben Sirah: Sententiae Morales Ben Syrae [WITH] Tobias Hebraice... omnia ex Hebraeo in Latinum translata, in gratiam studiosorum linguae sanctae (The Moral Aphorisms of Ben Sirah [with] Tobias, Translated from the Hebrew into Latin for the Benefit of Students of the Holy Language) [PUBLICATION SUPERVISED by ELIJAH LEVITA] by Fagius, Paulus (ed. and trans.)

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Title: Ben Sirah: Sententiae Morales Ben Syrae [WITH] Tobias Hebraice... omnia ex Hebraeo in Latinum translata, in gratiam studiosorum linguae sanctae (The Moral Aphorisms of Ben Sirah [with] Tobias, Translated from the Hebrew into Latin for the Benefit of Students of the Holy Language) [PUBLICATION SUPERVISED by ELIJAH LEVITA]
Author: Fagius, Paulus (ed. and trans.)
Seller: Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (United States)
Condition: Near fine
Description: Isny: Paulus Fagius, 1542. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine. Two works, jointly issued, small quarto. Signed: A-H4 (B2 missigned A2); A-F4 (A2 missigned H2) (= 56 unnumbered leaves). Collective title and half title for the second part. First work arranged as a running text: Alphabet verse in Aramaic followed by Latin translation; Hebrew commentary on the verse, followed by Latin translation. The second work arranged with Hebrew text and Latin version on facing pages. Printed marginalia; large woodcut printer’s device at verso final leaf. Recent brown morocco, gilt title at spine. Old library stamp at fore-margin (just encroaching on 2 letters). A few oxidation spots at first 4 leaves, expert paper restoration at E4 (repairing clean tear) and H4 (replacing small section at bottom corner), else a fine, bright, amply-margined copy, attractively bound. First edition, containing the first Latin version of the Alphabet of Ben Sira, and a bilingual text of the Book of Tobias in Hebrew and Latin. The Alphabet (not to be confused with the apocryphal Book of Ben Sira by Jesus ben Sira, a work occasionally cited in the Talmud) consists of 22 alphabetically arranged Aramaic aphorisms. Each aphorism is followed by a commentary by Uziel (supposedly Ben Sira's son) or Joseph ben Uziel (supposedly Ben Sira's grandson). At the verso of the final leaf of the first part Fagius has appended his own poetic composition in four rhyming Hebrew couplets. The Book of Tobias is one of the books of the Apocrypha, which though certainly of Jewish origin, was relegated by Jewish tradition to the non-canonical Sefarim Chitzonim (external books). Both of these works were written during the Hellenistic period of the Second Temple. The present volume contains two of the fifteen Hebrew books printed by Fagius at his press in Isny between 1540 and 1542. Born in the Palatinate, Paulus Fagius (Paul Büchlein; 1504-1549) was a professor of Hebrew at Strasbourg and later at Cambridge; he established a Hebrew press in Isny, Bavaria, where he appointed his former Hebrew teacher, Elijah Levita, as supervisor. Fagius studied in Heidelberg and after converting to Protestantism was very much involved in the circles of the early reformers. He studied under both Konrad Pellikan and Wolfgang Fabritius Capito, and was to play a very important role in conveying the Jewish knowledge of Hebrew to Christians. "Fagius's importance to Hebraism lay largely in the work he managed to produce and publish in a relatively short space of time, some of it in collaboration with Levita. However, he also had very pronounced ideas about the Jewish religion. As an orthodox Calvinist who saw the New Testament as a direct continuation of the Old (unlike Luther who saw it as a replacement), he recognized in the classical writings of Judaism the environment in which Jesus of Nazareth had been raised and where the origins of true Christianity lay. In the earliest Jewish prayers, which he published, translated and annotated, in the 'intertestamentary' Book of Tobias and in the rabbinical tractate Avot, he not only encountered numerous parallels with the New Testament but also the piety and concepts he considered essential for the true experience of Christianity. In the Hebrew [Sefer Emunah], i.e. Liber fidei seu veritatis he attempted to prove the truth of Christianity by using Jewish sources... Fagius contributed to the knowledge of Hebrew by publishing and translating the most important grammatical works by Elijah Levita, as well as through his own Hebrew grammar, Compendiaria isagoge in linguam Hebraicam in 1543, and a detailed reproduction of various Jewish views of the first four chapters of Genesis, with the aim of showing how a thorough knowledge of the Hebrew original contributes to a proper understanding of these chapters, which tell the stories of the Creation and the Fall. It is probably unnecessary to point out that what Fagius considered to be the proper interpretation was of course the Christian view, but what is equally important is that Fagius saw the Christian viewpoint best reflected in the Hebrew language, as long as it was correctly interpreted" (Heb. Veritas). Born near Nuremberg in Neustadt, Elijah ben Asher ha-Levi Ashkenazi Levita (1468 or 1469-1549) lived most of his life in Italy, where he taught Hebrew and grammar. Among his more illustrious pupils were Sebastian Münster and Cardinal Egidius da Viterbo, in whose home at Rome Levita resided for thirteen years. Losing most of his property after the sack of Rome by the armies of Charles V, he went to Venice where he worked as a proofreader in the publishing house of Daniel Bomberg. For several years after 1539 Levita supervised Fagius' press at Isny, where he produced some of his most important works, including his dictionary compiled from the Aramaic translations of the Bible, Meturgeman (with a Latin foreword by Fagius), and his lexicon of the Hebrew words in the Talmud and the Hebrew of the Middle Ages, Tishbi, with a Latin translation by Fagius (Enc. Jud. 11:132-134). "It would not be an exaggeration to say that Elijah Levita... was the most important link in the transfer of knowledge of Hebrew and Aramaic from the Jewish to the Christian camp, something that prominent brothers in faith of his resented. However, Hebraists like Sebastian Münster, Paulus Fagius and Johannes van Campen acknowledged him as their great master" (Heb. Veritas). The contributions to the study of Hebrew by Münster and Fagius in particular were so important that when they died, halfway through the century, "the foundations for the futher development of Hebraism in the Christian world had been laid" (Heb. Veritas). The late Jewish works here translated were of interest to Fagius, at least in part, because of their content. Like Pirke Avot, as Peter van Rooden observes, they offer "an expression of a general human wisdom such as is also to be found in classical literature... In the foreword to his edition of a Hebrew version of Ben Sirach, he described it as his task: 'that I should collect and bring to light from the writings of the Hebrews, not so much that which is necessary for learning the language, as that which is helpful in promoting piety, forming life and improving manners, which certainly must be the goal of all our studies.'" Provenance: Early entry in brown ink of "Blenderq." matching Greek inscription "παντων μετρον..." at bottom margin of the title; faded library stamp at fore-margin of the title noting "echange" (de-accession); old inscription in Hebrew cursive at the verso of the final leaf; a few recent pencil annotations in the first part. Full title: בן סירא Sententiae Morales Ben Syrae, vetustissimi authoris Hebraei, qui à Judaeis nepos Hieremiae prophetae fuisse creditur, cum succincto Commentario [WITH] Tobias Hebraice ut is adhuc hodie apud Iudaeos invenitur, omnia ex Hebraeo in Latinum translata, in gratiam studiosorum linguae sanctae Half title: ספר טוביה בלשון עברי עם העתקה בלשון רומיי בצדו על ידי פאוילי באגיי Tobias Hebraice cum versione Latina e regione, per Paulum Fagium References: Haberman, A.M.. "Ha-madpisim Paulus Fagius vesiphrei beith defuso," in Peraḳim be-toldot ha-madpisim ha-ʻIvrim ve-ʻinyene sefarim [Studies in the history of Hebrew printers and books] (Jerusalem: Reʼuven Mas, 1978), pp. 149-166. VD16 B4037 and B4025. Vinograd (Isny) 11 and 15. Darlow & Moule, vol II, part 2 (pp. 704; 933) notes that the present work and Sebastian Münster's edition of Tobit in Hebrew (also published in 1542, with Latin translation) were both incorporated in the London Polyglot (1657). For more on Fagius and his works see Hebraica Veritas Catalogue (Antwerp: Plantin-Moretus Museum, 2008), pp. 39, 59, 61-63; Heller, The Sixteenth Century Hebrew Book, pp. 255-61; Van Rooden, Theology, Biblical Studies, and Rabbinical Studies in the Seventeenth Century, p. 111.

JAPANESE PRINTS...IN THE COLLECTION OF LOUIS V. LEDOUX by JAPANESE ART

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Title: JAPANESE PRINTS...IN THE COLLECTION OF LOUIS V. LEDOUX
Author: JAPANESE ART
Seller: Boston Book Company (United States)
Description: 1942. (JAPANESE ART). JAPANESE PRINTS...IN THE COLLECTION OF LOUIS V. LEDOUX. 4 vols., of 5 issued. Vols 1 and 3, The Primitives and Buncho to Utamaro; New York: E. Weyhe, 1942 and 1948. Vols. 4 and 5, Sharaku to Toyokuni and Hokusai and Hiroshige; Princeton University Press, 1950 and 1951. Lacking vol.2, Harunobo to Shunsho. Each vol. first edition, one of one thousand copies. Folio, decorated paper-covered boards backed in tan cloth, spine in gilt. Illustrated throughout with 64 full-colour plates, 158 plates in monochrome. A near fine set that shows only light rubbing at the extremities and some bumping and wear at the corners.

Manuel de Gastonomie, contenant la maniere de dresser et de servir une table

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Title: Manuel de Gastonomie, contenant la maniere de dresser et de servir une table
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Condition: Modern half calf and marbled boards, original printed paper wrappers maintained
Description: Paris: Chez F.G. Levrault, 1825. Folding plate. 349pp. 12mo. Modern half calf and marbled boards, original printed paper wrappers maintained. Folding plate. 349pp. 12mo. Vicaire p. 561 ≈ΩΩ

[Op. 23]. Fünf Klavierstücke by SCHOENBERG, Arnold 1874-1951

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Title: [Op. 23]. Fünf Klavierstücke
Author: SCHOENBERG, Arnold 1874-1951
Seller: J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC (United States)
Description: København & Leipzig: Wilhelm Hansen [PN 18298], 1924. Small folio. Original decorative green wrappers. 20 pp. "Zweite Auflage" to upper wrapper; publisher's catalogue to lower. Reproduction of portrait photograph to title. From the collection of pianist Mario Feninger (1923-2016), his signature to head of title. Musicseller's handstamp to foot. Browned; stains to verso of lower wrapper. First Edition, second issue. Rufer (E), p. 42. The first issue was published in November 1923. The waltz concluding the cycle, first sketched in 1921, is considered the earliest example of Schoenbergian twelve-note composition.

Pocket-Handkerchief Park by Field, Rachel (Author and Illustrator)

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Title: Pocket-Handkerchief Park
Author: Field, Rachel (Author and Illustrator)
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Description: Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Doran & Co. Inc, 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/very good. Field, Rachel. 24mo size, 67 pp. Rachel Lyman Field (1894-1942) was a well-loved children's author, as well as a novelist and poet; she is best known for her Newbery Award-winning "Hitty, Her First Hundred Years". She was also awarded the Caldecott Medal, the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, and one of the inaugural National Book Awards. This is a sweet little story about a park that "was not really a park in any proper sense of the word, but it was big enough for Tommy Toomey and the other children on the block", and the day one summer when "something happened". With enchanting illustrations that recall childhood in days now long past. ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in bright orange cloth with black lettering on the front and spine, yellow endpapers, coloured vignettes on the title and dedication pages, coloured illustrations throughout including one double spread; twenty-fourmo size (just under 5.75" by 4.25"), pagination: [i-vi], 1-60, [61] with vignette of a child before a notice that reads "This desirable parcel of land will not be sold until further notice...". Dust jacket with vignette of a carousel on front and back panels upon a background of yellow with borders top and bottom in orange, black lettering, front flap with a summary of the book and the original price of $.75, back flap a publisher's ad for other titles "for Small Children" by Rachel Field. ___CONDITION: Volume fine, the binding is bright, clean and unrubbed, corners straight, text block tight with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; dust jacket a bit better than very good, it is unclipped and has only minimal edgewear, but suffers from the orange borders being almost entirely faded away and the yellow background showing soiling, the spine sunned. Overall a charming presentation by a beloved children's author, fine in a very good plus dust jacket. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

The Pine by Bryan, George S.; Fick, Alma and Al (Introduction)

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Title: The Pine
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Description: n.p.: The Private Press of Alvin S. Fick, 1977. Limited Edition. Stiff wraps. Fine. One of 70 copies (not stated), miniature book, [20] pp., letterpress printed. A perfect Christmas keepsake, which is how this was presented, as set forth in the introduction Alma and Al Fick wrote, beginning with: "When Christmas approaches we hike the seventy-nine acres of this old farm to select a Christmas tree"... and ending with " 'The Pine,' in miniature book form, brings you our warmest holiday greetings." ___DESCRIPTION: String-bound, cardstock covers decorated on the outside to appear as wood-grain, the front cover with the title in green and a small stylized Christmas tree in green, spine with green lettering, small stylized trees (one green, one red) facing the title page, title page in red and black, small stylized tree in red on the verso of the title page, volume opens with an introduction by Alma and Al Fick (as referred to above) followed by the five-stanza poem, "The Pine", by George S. Bryan; per the colophon "was printed from handset Palatino and Garamond types in October 1977 on a 72 years young foot powered Pearl press which has been a faithful servant of this private press for a quarter century. The paper is Pericles Opaque Plus"; oblong miniature book (2" by 2.5"), [20] pp., one of 70 copies (not stated, related to us by the prior owner). ___CONDITION: Fine overall, the cardstock covers clean and without wear to the corners, a strong, square text block, the string binding solid, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; still with that "tight" feel of an unopened book, a wonderful example. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

Fates Worse Than Death; An Autobiographical Collage of the 1980s by Vonnegut, Kurt

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Title: Fates Worse Than Death; An Autobiographical Collage of the 1980s
Author: Vonnegut, Kurt
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Description: New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1991. Uncorrected Proof. Original wraps. Near fine. Uncorrected Proof of Fates Worse Than Death: An Autobiographical Collage of the 1980s by Kurt Vonnegut.. Octavo, 240pp. Original red paper wraps, title in black on front cover and spine. Stated "Uncorrected Proof" on front cover and front free endpaper. Solid text block, light sunning to spine, otherwise fine. Fates Worse Than Death features multiple essays and speeches by Kurt Vonnegut, detailing a range of topics including his childhood in Indiana and his attempted suicide. This uncorrected proof copy predates the first edition, which was set for publication on September 5, 1991.

ABC OF DOGS by Thorne, Diana; Lloyd, Freeman

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Title: ABC OF DOGS
Author: Thorne, Diana; Lloyd, Freeman
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Condition: Near fine in very good plus dust jacket.
Description: Chicago: Rand McNally & Company, 1938. Near fine in very good plus dust jacket.. Early printing of this scarce canine alphabet, from Airedale to Zero (the wolfhound) - illustrated by renowned dog artist Diana Thorne, with verses by the Kennel Editor of FIELD AND STREAM. 7.5'' x 6.25''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped (no price) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [24] pages. Small owner name to front pastedown. Jacket with light edgewear and chipping, a bit more pronounced to spine. Binding with mild edgewear. Leaves with occasional faint offsetting. Tight.

The Snow by Adam Roberts

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Title: The Snow
Author: Adam Roberts
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ISBN: 9780575071803
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Description: First UK Edition/First Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. A pristine copy of this novel by the author of "Salt". Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.

Selected poems of Edwin Arlington Robinson by Zabel, Morton Dauwen, ed

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Title: Selected poems of Edwin Arlington Robinson
Author: Zabel, Morton Dauwen, ed
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Description: Franklin Center, Pa: The Franklin Library, 1979. Edition limited to an unspecified number; 8vo, pp. [14], 314; original full green gilt-stamped morocco, silk moiré endpapers, silk ribbon bookmark, a.e.g.; fine, bright copy.

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THE MIRROR OF FAITH (CISTERCIAN FATHERS SERIES, NUMBER FIFTEEN) by William, of Saint-Thierry, Abbot of Saint-Thierry, approximately 1085-1148? [author]; Davis, Thomas X. [translator]; Elder, E. Rozanne [introduction]

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Title: THE MIRROR OF FAITH (CISTERCIAN FATHERS SERIES, NUMBER FIFTEEN)
Author: William, of Saint-Thierry, Abbot of Saint-Thierry, approximately 1085-1148? [author]; Davis, Thomas X. [translator]; Elder, E. Rozanne [introduction]
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA (United States)
ISBN: 9780879073152
Description: Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1979. Hardcover. Octavo, xxxi, 104 pages. In Good minus condition with a Good minus dust jacket. Spine is grey with white print. Dust jacket has light edge wear, rubbing to front. Price unclipped: "$12.95". Boards in green cloth. Light wear to spine caps. Text block has name in ink and vendor label on front flyleaf, penciled marginal notation and underlining. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column C. 1376473. FP New Rockville Stock.

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