The Hebrew Bible; from the Edition of Everardo van der Hooght. Nos. 1 and 2

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,400

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

printer

Fanshaw and Clayton

Place

New York

Publication

1815

Description

Hebrew text fully vocalized. Publishers' Advertisement and Editors' Note in English. Van der Hooght's Preface in Latin. Uncut and unopened. Original boards with publisher’s pasted note listing expected prices of the forthcoming work

references

Rosenbach 175; Goldman 5

summary

Prospectus of a Hebrew Bible to be issued in 16 installments. Only Nos. 1 and 2 (Genesis and Exodus thru Chap. 14) were in fact issued - the present prospectus.

pp. (6), 41, (1 blank), 112. Ex-library, foxed. Scattered marginalia in pencil. 8vo

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