Hebrew). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [-end]

AUCTION 50 | Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Art

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Lot 55

(BIBLE,

Hebrew). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [-end]

Title within architectural columns. Two divisional titles. Unvocalized Hebrew text in two columns. Latin marginalia pp. 612. Trimmed, some foxing. Later boards. 8vo Vinograd, Amsterdam 22; Fuks, Amsterdam 152; Darlow & Moule 5123a; Silva Rosa 9

Amsterdam: Menasseh ben Israel for Henricus Laurentius 1631

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $700

The first Bible edition prepared by Menasseh ben Israel. With a bookplate from the Jewish Association for the diffusion of Religious Knowledge, distribution of prizes, 1894 stating that it was awarded to Ph. Blackman.