Hebrew). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [-end]

Estimate: $6,000–$8,000
Hammer price: $7,000

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author

(BIBLE

printer

Capa Elon i.e. Pierre de La Rouvière

Place

Geneva

Publication

1618 & 1620

Description

With Nikud. Three divisional title pages. Printed in double columns. * Novum Testamentam. Text in Greek. With Latin introduction. [Darlow & Moule, noted not listed below 4667]

references

Vinograd, Geneva 11; Darlow & Moule 5118

summary

A FINE COPY OF DE LA ROUVIERE’S BIBLE IN A HANDSOME AND STRIKING CONTEMPORARY BINDING

ff. 369,(1),124; pp.(8),453,(3);16. Few light stains in places, Hebrew and Latin manuscript index on front-free endpaper. Contemporary fine elaborately blind-stamped pigskin, elegantly engraved brass cornerpieces on upper and lower covers, engraved brass clasps and hinges (signed with initials “L.H.”), spine in compartments. Thick 4to

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