Hebrew. Pentateuch). Chamishah Chumshei Torah. Genesis - Exodus, Chap. III (Only). * Accompanied by 4-page prospectus in German

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(BIBLE,.

printer

Officina Serpentis for Soncino Gesellschaft, March 15th

Place

Berlin

Publication

1931

Description

ONE OF 850 COPIES printed on Van Gelder paper. Typeface designed by Marcus Behmer. Woodcut decorative title in blue, brown and black. Initial word of each of the Five Books surrounded by arabesques and printed in brown and black

summary

As explained in the prospectus, this volume represents the initial offering of the intended full Pentateuch, that did indeed appear by 1933.

ff. (36). Browned. Original boards, spine detached, dampstained. Folio

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