Hebrew). Tehillim - Psalterium Hebraeum.

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Lot 133

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Hebrew). Tehillim - Psalterium Hebraeum.

Edited by Menasseh ben Israel. Title within architectural arch. With Nikud. Opening 11 leaves with verses numbered in an early hand. ff. 131. Lightly discolored, trimmed, endpapers removed. Contemporary full vellum, stained. 16mo. Vinograd, Amsterdam 111; Silva Rosa 43; unknown to Darlow & Moule.

Amsterdam: Joseph ben Israel 1646

Est: $3,000 - $5,000

PRICE REALIZED $7,000

<<Most scarce.>> Last of the three editions of the Book of Psalms issued by the House of Menasseh ben Israel. “Steinschneider had not seen this edition and doubted its existence (Fuks, Amsterdam 178).