Hebrew and Latin). Biblia Hebraica. Torah, Nevi’im , u-Kethuvim with Latin translation by Sebastian Schmidt

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $500

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author

(BIBLE,

printer

Wolfgang Deer

Place

Leipzig,

Publication

1740

Description

Second edition, with illustration on title of Moses holding the Tablets and Aaron burning incense, plus illusration of lone sailor in boat with sun shining and two cities on his right and left (on first page of introduction and lecture of Johannes Christianus Clodius. Separarate titles for Torah (Pentateuch), Nevi’im Rishonim (Early Prophrets), Nevi’im Acharonim (Later Prophets), and Kethuvim (Hagiographa).

references

Darlow and Moule 5148

summary

A reprint of E. van der Hooght’s text with the addition of Schmidt’s Latin translation. The final leaves contain the variant readings observed by van der Hooght by comparing the Bomberg, Plantin, Athias and other editions.

Two volumes. I: ppp. (50), 666; II: pp. 705, (55). Uncut pages. Marbled boards and spines distressed. Large 4to.

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