Hebrew). The Sixth Biblia Rabbinica. With Targum and major classical commentaries. Revised by J. Buxtorf

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: $1,500

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author

(BIBLE,

printer

Ludwig König

Place

Basle

Publication

1618-1619

Description

Complete in four volumes. Divisional titles within architectural arches

references

Vinograd, Basle 248; Prijs, Basle 219; Darlow & Moule 5120

summary

THE MOST SCHOLARLY EDITION OF THE RABBINIC BIBLES. The publisher was fortunate in obtaining the services of experienced Jewish and non-Jewish scholars, printers and correctors who helped make his endeavor one of the most grammatically correct editions in accordance with the Masorah, as well as more esthetically pleasing utilizing a differing layout than the previous Venetian editions

Folio.ff.(6), 946, (lacking blank f. 838) 7,(1), 67.(ff. 839-881(Megilloth) repeated in volume I). Browned and stained, some worming in margins of volume IV crudely repaired. Variously bound. Folio

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