20. De Rossi (Giambernardo) Della Lingua Propria di Cristo, first edition , engraved portrait title-vignette, some foxing, contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt, spine slightly rubbed, [Brooks 26], 8vo, Parma, Bodoni, 1772.
est. £500 – £700
A dissertation on the languages used by Jesus Christ. Many exotic types are used, including: Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, Farsi, Syrio-Chaldean, and Arabic.