Hebrew). The Sixth Biblia Rabbinica. With Targum and commentaries. Revised by J. Buxtorf

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(BIBLE

printer

Ludwig König

Place

Basle

Publication

1619 - 20

Description

Four volumes. Divisional titles within architectural arches (Vol. I with Latin title)

references

Vinograd, Basle 248; Prijs, Basle 219; 222a; Darlow & Moule 5120

summary

THE MOST SCHOLARLY EDITION OF THE RABBINIC BIBLES. The publisher was fortunate in obtaining the services of experienced Jewish and Gentile scholars, printers and correctors who helped make his endeavor one of the most grammatically correct editions in accordance with the Masorah, as well as more esthetically pleasing utilizing a differing layout than the previous Venetian editions

ff.[6], 946, 6, [2], 67, pp.114 (Buxtorf’s scholarly comments on the Masorah in Latin.) Few leaves torn, remargined, and browned. Censor’s inscription with Russian stamp on verso of title page. 19th-century calf and boards (originally from a Talmud), worn and slightly chipped. Folio. Sold not subject to return

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