Hebrew. Pentateuch). Chamishah Chumshei Torah. Genesis - Exodus, Chap. III (Only). * Accompanied by 4-page prospectus in German

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

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Hebrew. Pentateuch). Chamishah Chumshei Torah. Genesis - Exodus, Chap. III (Only). * Accompanied by 4-page prospectus in German

ONE OF 850 COPIES printed on Van Gelder paper. Typeface designed by Marcus Behmer. Woodcut decorative title in blue, brown and black. Initial word of each of the Five Books surrounded by arabesques and printed in brown and black ff. (36). Browned. Original boards, spine detached, dampstained. Folio

Berlin: Officina Serpentis for Soncino Gesellschaft, March 15th 1931

Est: $500 - $700

As explained in the prospectus, this volume represents the initial offering of the intended full Pentateuch, that did indeed appear by 1933.