The Makers of Hebrew Books in Italy David Amram 1988 Holland Press Hardcover

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Uncover the fascinating history of early typography, printing, and Jewish scholarship with The Makers of Hebrew Books in Italy by David Amram. Published by the Holland Press in 1988, this landmark bibliographical work provides a comprehensive appraisal of the 15th and 16th-century Jewish scholar-printers who revolutionized movable type. Amram provides an incredibly detailed examination of the famed Soncino and Bomberg printing houses, tracing their cultural, intellectual, and religious impact on Renaissance Italy and the preservation of Jewish history. Complete with its original dust jacket designed by P. Walker, this definitive survey remains an essential reference for antiquarian book collectors, historians of the written word, and anyone devoted to classical Jewish heritage.

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