Hebrew). Biblia Hebraica

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $1,100

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Menasseh ben Israel for J. Jansson

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1635-1636

Description

Printed in double-columns (with Nikud). Engraved Hebrew title-page within architectural columns. Additional letter-press Latin title-page. Two divisional titles

references

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

summary

The second, and most important edition of the Bible prepared by Menasseh ben Israel. See JNUL Catalogue, Treasures from the Library Ets Haim / Livraria Montezinos (1980), no.95 (illustrated)

ff. (1), 128 (Pentateuch), 129-144 (Five Scrolls), 146-254 (Former Prophets), (1), 256-369 (Later Prophets), (1), 124 (Writings), (2) (Table of Haphtaroth). A few leaves loose, light wear. Later calf, scuffed, rebacked. Lg. 4to

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