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(JUDAICA). MOORE, CLEMENT C. A Compendious Lexicon of the Hebrew Language. In Two Volumes. Volume I. Containing an Explanation of Every Word which Occurs in the Psalms; with Notes. Volume II. Being a Lexicon and Grammar of the Whole Language. New-York: Printed and Sold by Collins & Perkins, 1809. 1st ed. 12mo. With the errata leaf in vol. I. Contemp. calf, front cover of vol I. detached. Embossed stamp of private owner at foot of each title leaf. $1,250.00
Rosenbach 153, with full page reproduction of title page, quoting Allibone: "The first work of the kind in America." Not in Singerman! S & S 18111. BAL 14338. Intended by Moore to facilitate the study of Hebrew by American students. With a presentation inscription in ink on the top of the title leaf of vol. II, signed in full and dated by Moore, Oct. 11, 1826.