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Author:

Saʻadia ben Joseph, 882-942, author.

Title:

Saadia on human conduct / by Ely E. Pilchik.

Publisher:

Ward Schori,

Copyright Date:

1987

Description:

[6], 48, [8] pages : facsimiles ; 66 mm

Subject:

Saʻadia ben Joseph,--882-942.--Amānāt wa-al-iʻtiqādāt.--English.
Jewish way of life.
Jewish philosophy--Early works to 1800.
Miniature books--Specimens.
Jewish way of life.

Other Authors:

Pilchik, Ely E. (Ely Emanuel), 1913-
Schori, Ward K., signer. producer, signer.
Lerman, Elise, cover designer.
Schori Press, publisher.

Notes:

"The end papers are reduced reproductions of very old ... pages of Saadia's writings." Based on: The book of beliefs and opinions, translated by Samuel Rosenblatt. "...The main type face used is Linotype Baskerville, augmented with some hand-set foundry types and devices. The decorative design used for cover and title page was adapted from an 1882 book with special re-drawing by Elise Lerman. Paper is Mohawk Superfine and printing is by photolithography at The Schori Press, Inc. Typography and production by Ward Schori." --Colophon. "The end papers are reduced reproductions of very old and time-stained pages of Saadia's writings." Includes bibliographical references (pages 45- 48.) "(225 copies.)" --Bradbury. Library copy is signed by Ward K. Schori. IaU

Indexed by:

R.C. Bradbury 20th century U.S. miniature books pg 263 no 42.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)15991322

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)