The Hebrew Book: An Historical Survey.

The Hebrew Book: An Historical Survey Edited by Raphael Posner and Israel Ta-Shema Foreword by Dr. Jacob Rothschild Published in 1975 by Leon Amiel Publisher, New York–Paris / Keter Publishing House, Jerusalem. A substantial illustrated reference work devoted to the history and development of the Hebrew book and Jewish book culture. The book covers subjects including: the history of writing and writing materials Hebrew scrolls and the Sefer Torah Hebrew manuscripts and illuminated manuscripts the development of Hebrew printing early Hebrew printers and major printing centers Hebrew typography and printers' marks bookbinding and the artistry of the Hebrew book important Hebrew religious and scholarly works Jewish libraries and the history of collecting books The volume is extensively illustrated with historical reproductions, manuscript pages, title pages, seals, illuminated Hebrew manuscripts and other examples of Jewish book culture. It also contains an alphabetical index to the illustrated title pages. This is a particularly interesting book for collectors and readers interested in Jewish history, Hebrew manuscripts, Judaica, bibliography, printing history, illuminated manuscripts and the history of the book. Edition: 1975 Language: English Publisher: Leon Amiel / Keter Publishing House Jerusalem Format: Large hardcover / quarto Pages: approx. 225–230 ISBN: 0-8148-0597-3.