Hebrew). Torah, Nevi’im u-Kethuvim). With Rashi commentary.

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

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Lot 29
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Hebrew). Torah, Nevi’im u-Kethuvim). With Rashi commentary.

Three divisional titles within heavily wreathed architectural columns. First word of Exodus historiated; first word of other books of Bible within engraved surround. On final numbered page, three crowns surrounded by Hebrew words: Kether Torah Munach [“The crown of Torah awaits”]. See Ya’ari, Hebrew Printers’ Marks, no. 18. On final page, Latin and Hebrew inscriptions ff. 447, (1), 438, (2). Lacking title and ff. 2 and 17. Leaf 248 with loss of text. Stained throughout, few leaves laid to size. Contemporary binding, calf over thick wooden boards, elaborate brass cornerpieces and central bosses, front and back; two clasps. Thick 4to Vinograd, Venice 814 (additional 2 leaves at end - a list of Haphtaroth for the year - not noted by Vinograd). Not in Darlow and Moule

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1595

Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,000
Rare Edition of the Hebrew Bible, in a most impressive contemporary binding