Hebrew)

AUCTION 34 | Tuesday, September 12th, 2006 at 1:00
Exemplary Hebrew Books: The Library of Joseph Gradenwitz, Esq.

Back to Catalogue Download Catalogue

Lot 21
(BIBLE

Hebrew)

Bound in eight volumes. Hebrew in square characters with nikud (vowel points). Printer’s device on all titles. Initial words within engraved cartouche. Ruled in red. Beginning each volume, monogram of former owner and the year “1710” Vol. I: ff.(146) (Genesis), (123) (Exodus), (88) (Leviticus). * Vol. II: ff.122 (Numbers), 107(Deuteronomy). * Vol. III: ff.(77) (Joshua), 73 (Judges), 176 (Samuel). * Vol. IV: ff.(184) (Kings), (131) (Isaiah). * Vol. V: ff. (168) (Jeremiah), (144) (Ezekiel). * Vol. VI: ff.(117) (Minor Prophets), (160) (Psalms). * Vol. VII: ff. (53) (Proverbs), (61) (Job), (80) (Five Scrolls). * Vol. VIII: ff. (47) (Daniel), (73) (Ezra), (183) (Chronicles). Uniform polished calf, spine in compartments, gilt extra. Vol. VIII rebacked. 16mo Vinograd, Paris 18; Darlow & Moule (noted only, not listed) below no. 5089; Adams B-1224

Paris: Robert Estienne the Elder 1543-46

Est: $5,000 - $7,000
PRICE REALIZED $6,500
Splendidly printed pocket Renaissance Hebrew Bible. “A typographical jewel.” F. Schreiber, The Estiennes (1982) no.82