Auction 58 · Lot 59

Complete, bound in eight volumes.

Estimate: $12,000–$15,000
Hammer price: $13,000

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(BIBLE Hebrew).

printer

Robert Estienne the Elder

Place

Paris

Publication

1543-46 (and 1565)

Description

Printer’s device on all titles, with Nikud (vowel-points), initial words within engraved cartouche. Few head-notes, ruled. A Fine Set.

references

Vinograd, Paris 18; Darlow & Moule (noted only, not listed) below no. 5089; Adams B-1224.

summary

Splendidly printed pocket Renaissance Hebrew Bible. “A typographical jewel.” F. Schreiber, The Estiennes, An Annotated Catalogue (1982) no. 82. The most popular volume of this edition was the Book of Psalms, which the printer reissued in 1565. The set offered here was bound with this rare, 1565 Psalms. Covers of each volume decorated with the coat-of-arms and motto (”Ardeo, Persevero, Spero” - I burn, I persevere, I hope) of Guillaume Pavée de Vendeuvre (1779-1870), French politician and renowned bibliophile.

Light wear to opening title, touch discolored, previous owner’s marks, stamp on first title. Fine 19th century crushed morocco with gilt crest on covers. a.e.g. 16mo.

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