Jews’ College, Publication No. 3 : Jefeth b. Ali’s Arabic Commentary on Nãhûm with Introduction, abridged Translation and Notes

Hirschfeld, Hartwig (Editor). Jews’ College, Publication No. 3 : Jefeth b. Ali’s Arabic Commentary on Nãhûm with Introduction, abridged Translation and Notes. London: Jews’ College, 1911. First edition. Quarto. 42pp. Uncut and unopened copy. Original printed wraps with printer’s device on front cover and title-page. Fascinating work on the history of Biblical exegesis, and particularly on the great exegetical activity among the Jews in Arabic-speaking countries during the 10th and 11th centuries. Some age wear on wraps with spine and edges of covers age-toned. Tail of spine partly chipped. Closed tears and creasing on fore-edge of front cover. Wraps in overall good-, interior in very good condition. g. Softcover. (26633) $65