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Auction 21 · Lot 221

(BIBLE). Spanish, PENTATEUCH AND HAPHTAROTH. Humas, O Cinco Libros de la Ley Divina. Juntas las Aphtarot del año

Estimate
$1,000–$1,500
Hammer price
$1,100

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author

(SEPHARDICA).

printer

Menasseh ben Israel

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1654-55

Description

Edited by Menasseh ben Israel. Two parts in one. Divisional title. With final leaf of Calendar (usually lacking)

references

Kayserling 29; Silva Rosa 62

summary

An important edition of the Pentateuch in Spanish, each verse numbered and with lengthy summaries of the contents at the head of each chapter by Menasseh ben Israel
pp.(8),451,(5),127(5). Title and several leaves foxed. A.E.G. and beaded. Sharkskin. Clasps. 8vo
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