Bidspirit auction | Tzemach David Hachadash. Frankfurt am

Tzemach David Hachadash. Frankfurt am Main, [1692] - Wonderful copy in an original binding - Jewish and general history from the creation of the world to the time of the author, a disciple of the Rema and the Maharal of Prague - Rabbi David Ganz.  These are the two sections with all the title pages, including the lovely one with the fine copper-engraving.  One of the first history books which noted the events with their varied dates.  At the beginning of the book, two title pages: the first illustrated with copper-engravings depicting the figures of David and Shlomo and in the four corners, four animals that symbolize the four kingdoms: Babylon, Media, Rome and Greece.  Frankfurt am Main [1692].  47, [5], 81, 81-95, [8] leaves. 20 cm. Excellent condition. Some stains. Copy in an original  leather binding.  The computerized Otzar Hasefer HaIvri 97969.