Vetus Testamentum Hebraicum, Cum Variis Lectionibus. Edidit Benjaminus Kennicott.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $350

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author

(BIBLE)

printer

Clarendon

Place

Oxford

Publication

1776-1780

Description

Two volumes.

references

Darlow & Moule 5160

summary

Kennicot’s edition is the earliest attempt to provide a systematic critical edition of the Bible on a large scale. For ten years, he engaged in this arduous task, during which time, he issued annual reports of the progress made. The final results were these two massive volumes that included a general dissertation, critical notes, a list of subscribers and an index.

Vol. I: pp. 23, (1 blank), 8, 684, (1) (1 blank). * Vol. II: pp. (4), 129, (1 blank), (6), 544, 549-732. Title of Vol. I slightly tattered. Trace foxed. Uniform blind-tooled contemporary vellum with central cartouche; vol. I gutter split. Thick folio

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