Hebrew). Biblia Sacra Hebraea

Estimate: $700–$1,000
Hammer price: $900

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

author

(BIBLE,

printer

Joseph Athias

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1659-61

Description

Engraved Hebrew title incorporating five Biblical scenes. Second title and Preface in Latin. Three divisional titles with printer’s mark of Joseph Athias (see Yaari, Hebrew Printers’ Marks, 73). Square Hebrew characters with nikud (vowel points) and te’amim (trope or cantillation). Headpieces and tailpieces.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 262; Darlow & Moule 5131.

summary

“The first Hebrew Bible with Arabic numeration of chapters and verses.” (Fuks, Amsterdam 378).

ff. (9), 234, 180, 190, 198. Previous owners’ marks, stained. Contemporary calf, worn. Thick 8vo.

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