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Hebrew and Latin). Mikdash Hashem - Hebraica Biblia. Two volumes: Volume I - Pentateuch and Former Prophets. * Volume II - Otzar Yesha, Latter Prophets and Writings. Hebrew and Latin text in parallel columns, with Latin notes at end of chapters. Prepared by Sebastian Muenster. First word within woodcut frame, initial letter of each chapter historiated, divisional titles. Vol. I: pp. (40), 1-743. Vol. II: pp.(2), 747-1601. Some staining, title of vol. II marginally repaired affecting part of ornamental design, previous owner’s signature on titles (Mor: Thomas), some marginal notations in an early hand, Latin notations interspersed with Hebrew on recto of final leaf. Contemporary calf over heavy boards, brass corner-pieces, rubbed, rebacked. Thick folios Vinograd, Basle 74; Darlow & Moule 5090; Prijs, Basle 73

Basle: M. Isingrin and H. Petri 1546