(JUDAICA) [Sepher HaYashar] or The Book of Jasher; Referred

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(JUDAICA.) [Sepher HaYashar] or The Book of Jasher; Referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel. xxiii, 267 pages, plus later 2-page typescript index tipped in. 8vo, later 1/2 morocco, moderate wear, retouched; intermittent foxing; edges tinted red; early owner's inscription on flyleaf, early bookplate and dealer description on front pastedown. New York: Mordecai Noah and A.S. Gould, 1840

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First edition in English of a medieval Hebrew midrash bearing the same name as a lost Biblical text. It had initially been published in Venice in 1625. The uncredited translator was Moses Samuel of England. The important American editor and diplomat Mordecai Noah bought the rights to the translation and arranged for its publication. The translation was soon acquired and commented upon by Joseph Smith, leader of the Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) and continues to be highly regarded by many Mormon scholars. Singerman 726.