Hebrew). Biblia Sacra Hebraea

AUCTION 66 | Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art

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Lot 196

(BIBLE,

Hebrew). Biblia Sacra Hebraea

Engraved Hebrew title incorporating five Biblical scenes. Second title and Preface in Latin. Three divisional titles with printer’s mark of Joseph Athias (see Yaari, Hebrew Printers’ Marks, 73). Square Hebrew characters with nikud (vowel points) and te’amim (trope or cantillation). Headpieces and tailpieces. ff. (9), 234, 180, 190, 198. Previous owners’ marks, stained. Contemporary calf, worn. Thick 8vo. Vinograd, Amsterdam 262; Darlow & Moule 5131.

Amsterdam: Joseph Athias 1659-61

Est: $700 - $1,000

PRICE REALIZED $900

“The first Hebrew Bible with Arabic numeration of chapters and verses.” (Fuks, Amsterdam 378).