(BIBLE, Hebrew. PENTATEUCH, FIVE SCROLLS & HAPHTAROTH).

Estimate: $6,000–$7,000
Hammer price: $4,400

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1588-89

Description

Three volumes in one. Each volume with title within typographic border. Haphtaroth with final leaf present (variant Sabbath readings according to custom). Rabbinic type.

references

Vinograd, Venice 723; Habermann, di Gara 100, 105 and 106; Adams B-1262 (Pentateuch only); not in Darlow & Moule

summary

Highly uncommon miniature Hebrew Bible, here complete in attractive modern binding.

Few stains, early owner’s signatures, modern black morocco antique-style with leather clasps, 32mo

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