Hebrew). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [Pentateuch]. Along with Megiloth [Five Scrolls]. * With: Kethuvim [Writings]. Including commentaries by Rashi, ibn Ezra, Kimchi, Targum, etc. Edited by Jacob b. Chaim of Tunis.

Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
Hammer price: $3,500

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

author

(BIBLE.

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1524-25

Description

Two volumes (of four). Title within architectural arch, initial letters within elaborate woodcut border. Divisional half-titles.

references

Darlow & Moule 5085; Heller, The Sixteenth-Century Hebrew Book pp. 168-9.

summary

The Second Mikra’oth Gedoloth (Biblia Rabbinica) Printed. The first Rabbinic Bible to present the Massorah.

Variously worn and stained, few repairs, previous owners marks, title-page of first volume with portion removed from lower section of title-page. First vol. loose in old boards, second in later boards. Folio. Sold not subject to return.

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