Hebrew). Complete, bound in eight volumes.

AUCTION 27 | Tuesday, February 08th, 2005 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Autographed Letters, Manuscripts, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 38

(BIBLE

Hebrew). Complete, bound in eight volumes.

Printer’s device on all titles, with Nikud (vowel-points), initial words within engraved cartouche. Few head-notes, ruled. A Fine Set. Ex-library. Light wear to opening title, touch discolored. Fine 19th century crushed morocco with gilt crest on covers. a.e.g. 16mo Vinograd, Paris 18; Darlow & Moule (noted only, not listed) below no. 5089; Adams B-1224.

Paris: Robert Estienne the Elder 1543-46 (and 1565)

Est: $12,000 - $18,000

Splendidly printed pocket Renaissance Hebrew Bible. “A typographical jewel.” F. Schreiber, The Estiennes, An Annotated Catalogue (1982) no. 82. A BEAUTIFUL SET. The most popular volume of this edition was the Book of Psalms, which the printer reissued in 1565. The set offered here was bound with this rare later edition.