(BIBLE

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $2,600

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

printer

M. Isingrin and H. Petri

Place

Basle

Publication

1546

Description

Hebrew and Latin). Mikdash Hashem - Hebraica Biblia. Two volumes: Volume I - Pentateuch and Former Prophets. * Volume II - Otzar Yesha, Latter Prophets and Writings. Hebrew and Latin text in parallel columns, with Latin notes at end of chapters. Prepared by Sebastian Muenster. First word within woodcut frame, initial letter of each chapter historiated, divisional titles.

references

Vinograd, Basle 74; Darlow & Moule 5090; Prijs, Basle 73

Vol. I: pp. (40), 1-743. Vol. II: pp.(2), 747-1601. Some staining, title of vol. II marginally repaired affecting part of ornamental design, previous owner’s signature on titles (Mor: Thomas), some marginal notations in an early hand, Latin notations interspersed with Hebrew on recto of final leaf. Contemporary calf over heavy boards, brass corner-pieces, rubbed, rebacked. Thick folios

Enquire about this lot