Hebrew and Latin). Mikdash Hashem Esrim Ve’Arba - Hebraica Biblia. Prepared by Sebastian Münster.

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $3,000

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author

(BIBLE,

printer

Isingrin & Petrus

Place

Basle

Publication

1546

Description

Second edition of the Münster Bible. Two volumes bound in one. Hebrew and Latin text in parallel columns, with Latin notes at end of chapters. First word within woodcut frame, initial letter of each chapter historiated, divisional titles. A clean copy.

references

Vinograd, Basle 74; Darlow & Moule 5090.

Vol. I: pp. (40), 1-743. Vol. II: pp. (2), 747-1601. Opening and closing leaf lightly worn, pp. 193-4 lacking. Modern calf-backed marbled boards. Thick folio.

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