Polyglot). Mishlei Shlomo - Proverbia Solomonis.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $800

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author

(BIBLE,

printer

Johannes Crato

Place

Wittenberg

Publication

1564

Description

Edited by Johann Drach. Interlinear arrangement of text into Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, Latin and German, with grammatical and other notes. Title-page in black and red, ff. 25-26 printed in red, large woodcut of King Solomon on f. 30v, portrait of the editor opposite f.1.

references

Vinograd, Wittenberg 10; Darlow & Moule 1420 iv.

summary

Handsome production incorporating a striking Hebrew typeface.

ff. (4), 118. Title and closing leaves browned, stamps removed from title. Later vellum-backed marbled boards. Tall folio.

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