Hebrew). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [-end].

AUCTION 63 | Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 58
(BIBLE.

Hebrew). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [-end].

Without vocalization points (nikud). Text in double columns. Opening title within architectural border. Two divisional titles. The printer states in the colophon that due to an unfortunate lack of printing material, he was unable to include the index of the pericopes as promised on the title page. <<Inserted:>> 74 foldout <<engravings of biblical scenes>> by L. Lindenberg after <<Romyn De Hooghe>> from the Histoire du vieux et nouveaux Testament (Amsterdam, 1704). pp. 612 (mispaginated). Lightly browned, stained in places, some edges slightly frayed. Modern half-calf. 8vo. Vinograd, Amsterdam 22; Fuks, Amsterdam 152; Darlow & Moule 5123a; Silva Rosa no. 9

Amsterdam: Menasseh ben Israel 1630-31

Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,600
First Bible edition prepared by Menasseh ben Israel. Two issues of this edition appeared, the present copy bears the Hebrew imprint on the title.