Biblia Hebraica

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $900

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author

(BIBLE Hebrew).

printer

Menasseh ben Israel for J. Jansson

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1635-36

Description

Printed in double-columns (with Nikud). Three divisional titles, Hebrew between wreathed architectural columns. Manuscript table of contents at end. The Prof. Abraham J. Karp copy.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 34; Fuks, Amsterdam 153 (variant B); cf. Darlow & Moule 5124; Silva Rosa 24; Mehlman 35.

summary

The second, and most important edition of the Bible prepared by Menasseh ben Israel. Three variants of this edition exist (viz. Fuks); this copy is variant B: Bound with the Five Scrolls after Kethuvim. The Latin imprints on the titles have been changed from 1631 to 1636, and the old Hebrew title-page cut out.

ff. 128 (Pentateuch), 124 (Writings), (2) (Table of Haphtaroth), 129-144 (Five Scrolls), (2), 147-254 (Former Prophets), (1), 256-369 (Latter Prophets). Some light stains, opening title with marginal taped repair. Later calf. Lg. 4to.

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