Hebrew and Ancient Greek). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [-end] / [Novum Testamentum Graece]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $1,100

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author

(BIBLE

printer

Christopher Plantin

Place

Antwerp

Publication

1573-74

Description

Two volumes bound in one Vol. I: Unvocalized Hebrew text printed in double columns. Title within architectural frame. Ruled in red throughout. *Vol. II: Minute cursive Greek type printed in double columns. Issued without a title or colophon

references

Adams B-1233; Darlow & Moule (cf. 5102, 4638); unrecorded by Sorgeloos

summary

Plantin's intention was to present the Bible “in the original tongues.” In addition to the Old Testament in Hebrew, with the addition of the New Testament in Greek, he printed about the same time, a Syriac version of the New Testament in Hebrew letters. As Plantin used “the same paper, the same size of type, of page, and of printed surface, the same typographic arrangement,” See Mehlman, nos. 1899 and 31

I: pp. 389. II: pp. 207. Stained. Contemporary blind-tooled calf with elegant floral motifs, rebacked, a.e.g. 8vo

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