Humas, O Cinco Libros de la Ley Divina. Juntas las Aphtarot del año

AUCTION 64 | Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects, Maps and Graphic Art

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Lot 170

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Humas, O Cinco Libros de la Ley Divina. Juntas las Aphtarot del año

Edited by Menasseh ben Israel. Two parts in one. Divisional title. Calendar on last page. pp. (8), 451, (5), 127, (5). Ex-library, heavy stain through opening few leaves, some light wear to fore-edges. Contemporary sharkskin with two clasps (one hinge lacking), tight in binding. 8vo. Kayserling 29; Silva Rosa 62.

Amsterdam: Menasseh ben Israel 1654-55

Est: $1,500 - $2,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,200

An important edition of the Pentateuch in Spanish, each verse numbered and with lengthy summaries of the contents at the head of each chapter by Menasseh ben Israel.