The Hebrew Bible; from the Edition of Everardo van der Hooght. Nos. 1 and 2

AUCTION 49 | Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Graphic Art

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Lot 10

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

The Hebrew Bible; from the Edition of Everardo van der Hooght. Nos. 1 and 2

Hebrew text fully vocalized. Publishers' Advertisement and Editors' Note in English. Van der Hooght's Preface in Latin. Uncut and unopened. Original boards with publisher’s pasted note listing expected prices of the forthcoming work pp. (6), 41, (1 blank), 112. Ex-library, foxed. Scattered marginalia in pencil. 8vo Rosenbach 175; Goldman 5

New York: Fanshaw and Clayton 1815

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,400

Prospectus of a Hebrew Bible to be issued in 16 installments. Only Nos. 1 and 2 (Genesis and Exodus thru Chap. 14) were in fact issued - the present prospectus.