Hebrew). Torah Nevi’im u-Kethuvim-Biblia Hebraica. Prepared by E. van der Hooght, (reproducing the Athias-Leusden text of 1666-7). Latin introduction and explanatory notes by van der Hooght

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

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Hebrew). Torah Nevi’im u-Kethuvim-Biblia Hebraica. Prepared by E. van der Hooght, (reproducing the Athias-Leusden text of 1666-7). Latin introduction and explanatory notes by van der Hooght

Engraved additional title. Opening title in Hebrew and Latin printed in red and black. Three divisional titles between architectural columns with printer’s mark of Joseph Athias (see Yaari, Hebrew Printers’ Marks, 73). Front blank with morocco bookplate of Mortimer L. Schiff and signature of James L. Hart; on title, “James L. Hart - a bequest from his uncle 1876.” At Isaiah I, inscription of Monastery of St. Wandrille. Magnificently bound by P. Bozerian the Younger (signed): Red straight-grain morocco, spine in compartments, gilt extra, dense foliage surrounding quatrefoils, covers within borders of grapes and vine-leaves, gilt dentelles. Silk endpapers. Provided with half-morocco chemise ff. (26), 333; (1), 352, (24). Some light foxing. Thick 8vo Vinograd, Amsterdam 794; Darlow & Moule 5141

Amsterdam & Utrecht: n.p. 1705

Est: $7,000 - $9,000
PRICE REALIZED $8,250
The Mortimer L. Schiff copy in a Sumptious Binding From the Library of the Benedictine Monastery of Saint Wandrille, Normandy, France. See Schiff, Signed Bindings, no. 172 (illus.)