Hebrew. Psalms). Sepher Tehillim-Psalterium. 1596. * Bound with: Mishlei Shelomoh - Iyov [Books of Proverbs - Job]. 1595.

Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Hammer price: $5,500

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author

(BIBLE

printer

Johanne & Freidrich Hartman

Place

Frankfurt der Oder

Publication

1595-96

Description

Two titles, each within decorative woodcut frame. Three decorated initial word panels. Very Fine condition.

summary

Two of the earliest Hebrew books printed in Frankfurt on the Oder. Psalms: Vinograd, Frankfurt der Oder 5 (citing Mehlman 73); not in Adams or Steinschneider. * Proverbs & Job: Only two recorded copies, British Library (imperfect) and Wurtemburg.

ff. (136) and (100). Edges tinted blue, stamp removed from title with additional stamp on verso. Early blind-tooled pigskin over board, light wear. 16mo.

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