Hebrew.) Esrim Ve’arbah

Estimate: $8,000–$10,000
Hammer price: $13,000

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

author

(BIBLE,

printer

Konrad Walkirch

Place

Basle

Publication

1611-12

Description

Three parts in one. Edited by Mordechai Wahl. Title within four-part typographical frame, initial word of each Book encompassed by ornamental border. With vocalization points (nikud) and cantilation points. Printed in parallel columns

references

Vinograd, Basle 241; Prijs 207; Mehlman 34; not in Darlow & Moule

summary

A fine copy of a rare Bible, in a stylish contemporary binding. The JNUL copy severely incomplete

pp. 224;162,163-334;187(7). Few light stains in places, Latin and Hebrew marginalia, chapter and verse numbers noted in red ink on few leaves. Early owners’ signature on title, light wear to lower corners. Contemporary elegantly blind-tooled vellum, spine in compartments, clasps and hinges. 8vo

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