Panorama of Ancient Letters: Four and a Half Centuries of Hebraica and Judaica

Kaplan, Mitchell M. (Compiled and Edited by). Panorama of Ancient Letters: Four and a Half Centuries of Hebraica and Judaica. New York: Published by the author, 1942. First edition.

Large quarto (11 x 8 5/8″). [6], 316pp. Original illustrated wrappers, with blue lettering to front cover.

“Bibliographical notes and descriptions of 1,000 rare books and manuscripts, forming the part of the Mitchell M. Kaplan Collection, presented to New York University Jewish Culture Foundation. Illustrated with reproductions of 300 title pages.”

Parts of text in mimeographed typescript.

Moderate shelf wear. Some age-toning, creasing and closed tears to spine. Previous owner’s inscription at upper margin of front cover. Wrappers and interior in overall good to good+ condition. g to g+. Softcover. (41885) $50