Hebrew). Biblia Hebraica. Hebrew and Latin titles

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,000

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author

(BIBLE,

printer

Menasseh ben Israel for J. Jansson

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1635

Description

Printed in double-columns (with Nikud). Hebrew title within architectural arch, three engraved divisional titles

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 34; Fuks, Amsterdam 153; cf. Darlow & Moule 5124; Silva Rosa 24; Mehlman 35

summary

The second, and most important edition of the Bible prepared by Menasseh ben Israel. Three variants of this edition exist (viz. Fuks;) this copy is variant C: Bound with the Five Scrolls after the Pentateuch and with both a new Hebrew and Latin title page. See JNUL Catalogue, Treasures from the Library Ets Haim /Livraria Montezinos (1980) no.95 (illustrated)

ff. (1),369,(1);124, (2). Few light stains in places, trace marginal worming on last few leaves, stamp of Henry Lyon on title and final leaf. Contemporary gilt-tooled paneled deep red morocco. 4to

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