Hebrew). Arba'ah Ve’Esrim.

AUCTION 48 | Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Featuring an Exceptional Collection of American Judaica

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Lot 33
(BIBLE

Hebrew). Arba'ah Ve’Esrim.

Printers device on title and verso of final leaf (Yaari, Hebrew Printers' Marks 12). Opening words surrounded by decorative floral and historiated borders. Divisional titles. Latin marginalia. Despite few faults, a fine copy with wide margins. pp. 1179, (16). Bound out of sequence but complete (ff. 853-860, 845-51 between ff. 828-29; followed by 830-44, 861-1179). Neat marginal repairs to initial leaves, few words provided in facsimile. Later tan calf, gilt extra, a.e.g. Lg. 4to Vinograd, Basle 45; Prijs, Basle 47; Darlow & Moule (noted not listed) following no. 5087; Adams B-1220

Basle: Johann Froben 1536

Est: $5,000 - $7,000
The first appearance of Sebastian Muenster's famed Bible edition presented in Hebrew only. A Fine Wide-Margined Copy.