Mikra - Biblia Hebraica

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(BIBLE, Hebrew)

printer

B. Reuther

Place

Kiel

Publication

1709

Description

Two volumes. Edited by Heinrich Opitz. Additonal engraved title (laid down). Latin side-notes

references

Vinograd, Kiel 1; Darlow & Moule 5142

summary

The Only Hebrew Book Printed in this City in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The editor, the German Orientalist Heinrich Opitz (1642-1712), devoted 36 years to his work, collating numerous manuscripts and printed editions

ff.(17),738,(2). Lower corner of opening leaves stained, lightly browned. Early 19th-century green calf-backed marbled boards with Coat-of-Arms gilt-tooled on all covers. 4to

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