Siftei Yishenim , names of books and their authors, with the content of the works and year and place of printing. Includes manuscripts that were not printed. By Rabbi Shabtai Meshorer Bass. Amsterdam, [1680]. First edition. The first Hebrew bibliographic work.
Specifications: 20 leaves, 92 pages, 93-108 leaves, 19 cm.
The author is renowned for his Siftei Chachamim supercommentary on Rashi. He was a noted expert on sacred Jewish works and moved from place to place to search for books. His book received many approbations. Interesting introduction from the author regarding the significance and benefit of his work. The book includes about 2000 names of books, printed works and manuscripts. The author organized them according to content and sub-content, an organizational division that he created. He included bibliographic information regarding each work.
Unique Features: This is the first Hebrew bibliographic work; includes an essay about its significance. Owner signatures of Yechiel son of Moshe Rothschild from 1799.
Condition: Fine-very fine. Aging stains. Antiquated half-leather binding.