Johannes Leusden (1624-1699) - Philologus Hebraeus, in quo pleraque quaestiones Generales philologico-hebraicae... - 1657
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This first edition from Utrecht, 1657 by Johannes Leusden presents Philologus Hebraeus, a major Hebrew philology study with chapters on Judaism and Kabbalah, bound in vellum.
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This original first edition, dated : Utrecht, 1657, represents an extremely important comprehensive study of Judaism and Jewish life by Johannes Leusden (1624-1699), famous Dutch Calvinist theologian and Hebraist - one of the most prominent Bible experts of his time. He wrote several works on Hebrew philology.
In this first work of 1657 " Philologus Hebraeus..." he treats subjects about Hebrew philology, Judaism and its commandments, A special chapter is dedicated to Kabbalah and Kabbalists.
UNUSUAL printed vellum binding (rather rubbed and with deep scratches) with text printed on front and back covers in red and black and hand-coloured initials in blue. Binding with wear and some loss on spine (mainly tails). Old name on 2nd fly-leaf. Title with old name (Jacob de Losea?) and handwritten date 1659. Unobtrusive small old library stamp (one line in reddish colour) on bottom of title-page. Some old scribbling on the title ornament. Many pages with old underlining and comments, some in Hebrew letters.
A very intriguing binding of this rare first edition.
Please inspect the photos for a good impression of the condition.
(We ship with registered airmail, to Italy with EMS courier. Arrival time 10-30 days, depending on destination)
Seller's Story
M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the HOLY LAND and the Middle East., as well as original antique maps and prints of this area. We deal with rare art books and bibliophile editions, Jewish history and German literature before WW2.
WE ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS IN ISRAEL of "THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION ABA” (ILAB) and the "Verband deutscher Antiquare". WE RUN TWO STORES IN TEL-AVIV at 36 & 42 King George Street.
With great passion and devotion we personally consult our customers world-wide.
Translated by Google TranslateThis original first edition, dated : Utrecht, 1657, represents an extremely important comprehensive study of Judaism and Jewish life by Johannes Leusden (1624-1699), famous Dutch Calvinist theologian and Hebraist - one of the most prominent Bible experts of his time. He wrote several works on Hebrew philology.
In this first work of 1657 " Philologus Hebraeus..." he treats subjects about Hebrew philology, Judaism and its commandments, A special chapter is dedicated to Kabbalah and Kabbalists.
UNUSUAL printed vellum binding (rather rubbed and with deep scratches) with text printed on front and back covers in red and black and hand-coloured initials in blue. Binding with wear and some loss on spine (mainly tails). Old name on 2nd fly-leaf. Title with old name (Jacob de Losea?) and handwritten date 1659. Unobtrusive small old library stamp (one line in reddish colour) on bottom of title-page. Some old scribbling on the title ornament. Many pages with old underlining and comments, some in Hebrew letters.
A very intriguing binding of this rare first edition.
Please inspect the photos for a good impression of the condition.
(We ship with registered airmail, to Italy with EMS courier. Arrival time 10-30 days, depending on destination)
Seller's Story
M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the HOLY LAND and the Middle East., as well as original antique maps and prints of this area. We deal with rare art books and bibliophile editions, Jewish history and German literature before WW2.
WE ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS IN ISRAEL of "THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION ABA” (ILAB) and the "Verband deutscher Antiquare". WE RUN TWO STORES IN TEL-AVIV at 36 & 42 King George Street.
With great passion and devotion we personally consult our customers world-wide.
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Number of Books
1
Subject
Judaica, Linguistics, Religion
Book Title
Philologus Hebraeus, in quo pleraque quaestiones Generales philologico-hebraicae...
Author/ Illustrator
Johannes Leusden (1624-1699)
Condition
Mixed / Multiple
Publication year oldest item
1657
Height
21.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
17 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Meinardum a Dreunen [Meinard van Dreunen, Utrecht)
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
445
