Hebrew). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [-end].

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $2,600

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author

(BIBLE.

printer

Menasseh ben Israel

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1630-31

Description

Without vocalization points (nikud). Text in double columns. Opening title within architectural border. Two divisional titles. The printer states in the colophon that due to an unfortunate lack of printing material, he was unable to include the index of the pericopes as promised on the title page. Inserted: 74 foldout engravings of biblical scenes by L. Lindenberg after Romyn De Hooghe from the Histoire du vieux et nouveaux Testament (Amsterdam, 1704).

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 22; Fuks, Amsterdam 152; Darlow & Moule 5123a; Silva Rosa no. 9

summary

First Bible edition prepared by Menasseh ben Israel. Two issues of this edition appeared, the present copy bears the Hebrew imprint on the title.

pp. 612 (mispaginated). Lightly browned, stained in places, some edges slightly frayed. Modern half-calf. 8vo.

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