Hebrew). Tehillim - Psalterium Hebraeum.

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: $7,000

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author

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Joseph ben Israel

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1646

Description

Edited by Menasseh ben Israel. Title within architectural arch. With Nikud. Opening 11 leaves with verses numbered in an early hand.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 111; Silva Rosa 43; unknown to Darlow & Moule.

summary

Most scarce. Last of the three editions of the Book of Psalms issued by the House of Menasseh ben Israel. “Steinschneider had not seen this edition and doubted its existence (Fuks, Amsterdam 178).

ff. 131. Lightly discolored, trimmed, endpapers removed. Contemporary full vellum, stained. 16mo.

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