Hebrew). Biblia Hebraica. A Large Paper Copy

Estimate: $700–$1,000
Hammer price: $450

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

author

(BIBLE,

printer

Orphanotrophei

Place

Halle

Publication

1720

Description

Title with engraved vignette in red and black. Additional engraved title. Vocalized text with cantillations. Margins with Latin subject-headings, references and notes

references

Vinograd, Halle 24 (erroneous pagination)

summary

A fine large-paper copy. ”The first attempt at a critical edition. Edited, with elaborate prolegomena by J.H. Michaelis (1668-1738), professor at Halle. The editor used five Mss. and 19 printed editions.” Darlow & Moule 5144

ff.(4),pp.32, ff.332,(1),pp.16,ff.334-402,pp.12,ff.403-464,pp.4,ff.465-848. ff. 678-680 bound out of sequence. Lightly foxed. New endpapers. Later calf. Lg. 4to

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