Sahula Isaac Ben Solomon (6 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. bilingual edition. 948 pages. 9.50x6.50x3.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. One of 100 copies. Octavo. (281)pp. Eighty woodcuts inset to the text, all recut after those appearing in the original 1546 edition of Sahula's work, printed in Venice. Sahula, active in the 13th century, produced this work of fables as a specifically Jewish, moralistic counterpoint to other popular, lighter medieval tales, of the likes of Sinbad the Sailor. Cleverly structured as an argument between a Cynic and a Moralist, the narrative relies, in part, on scientific material to uphold the main virtues of wisdom, penitence, sound counsel, humility, and reverence. Printed in Hebrew, in black with blue initial. In the publisher's binding by Claudia Cohen of quarter blue morocco with giltwork to spine and pale paper over boards. Fine. Prospectus laid in.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. In Hebrew, vowelized. 311 pages. Illustrated. 165 x 110 mm.With 79 Illustrations Sahula, active in the 13th century, produced this work of fables as a specifically Jewish, moralistic counterpoint to other popular, lighter medieval tales, of the likes of Sinbad the Sailor. Cleverly structured as an argument between a Cynic and a Moralist, the narrative relies, in part, on scientific material to uphold the main virtues of wisdom, penitence, sound counsel, humility, and reverence.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Limited Number Edition of 103 Copies. In Hebrew. 282 pages. 260 x 180 mm. 86 woodcuts inset to the text, re-cut from the 1546 Venice edition. This is 1 of the 100 copies were printed on Canterbury hand made paper. 3 copies were printed on vellum. Bound by Claudia Cohen in quarter blue morocco with giltwork to spine and pale paper over boards. Sahula, active in the 13th century, produced this work of fables as a specifically Jewish, moralistic counterpoint to other popular, lighter medieval tales, of the likes of Sinbad the Sailor. Cleverly structured as an argument between a Cynic and a Moralist, the narrative relies, in part, on scientific material to uphold the main virtues of wisdom, penitence, sound counsel, humility, and reverence.