Bidspirit auction | 1680 SYNAGOGA JUDAICA BUXTORF ANTIQUE

1680 SYNAGOGA JUDAICA BUXTORF ANTIQUE 17TH CENTURY GERMAN JEWRY HISTORY VELLUM - Buxtorf, J Synagoga Judaica, de Judaeorum Fide, Ritibus, Ceremoniis, tam Publicis & Sacris, quàm Privatis, in domestica vivendi ratione. Basel, E. Konig, 1680 Size 4 by 6 3/4” (32), 779,(37)p., Engraved frontispiece, showing a circumcision scene original overlapping vellum binding Very good condition, some toning, foxing Text in Latin Johannes Buxtorf (1564 – 1629) was a celebrated Hebraist, member of a family of Orientalists; professor of Hebrew for thirty-nine years at Basel and was known by the title, ”Master of the Rabbis”. His massive tome, De Synagoga Judaica (1st. ed. 1603), scrupulously documents the customs and society of German Jewry in the early modern period. Buxtorf was the father of Johannes Buxtorf the Younger. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.