PSALMS, Hebrew and English). Psalmorum Liber. Edited by Francis Hare

AUCTION 42 | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 79

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PSALMS, Hebrew and English). Psalmorum Liber. Edited by Francis Hare

Two volumes. Hebrew and English transliteration face `a face, Latin translation and notes below Vol. I: pp. (16), 83, (1), 403. Vol. II: pp. (1), 406-835, 838-852, (18). Trace foxed. Uniform blind-tooled calf with florets, rebacked. Sm. 4to Vinograd, London 36

London: S. Buckley & T. Longman 1736

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $1,200

The English transliteration employs several original methods, including use of the Hebrew letter 'Ayin, whose unique sound could not be properly conveyed by English characters