Hebrew). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [-end]

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $700

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author

(BIBLE,

printer

Menasseh ben Israel for Henricus Laurentius

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1631

Description

Title within architectural columns. Two divisional titles. Unvocalized Hebrew text in two columns. Latin marginalia

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 22; Fuks, Amsterdam 152; Darlow & Moule 5123a; Silva Rosa 9

summary

The first Bible edition prepared by Menasseh ben Israel. With a bookplate from the Jewish Association for the diffusion of Religious Knowledge, distribution of prizes, 1894 stating that it was awarded to Ph. Blackman.

pp. 612. Trimmed, some foxing. Later boards. 8vo

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