Hebrew). Torah, Nevi’im u-Kethuvim). With Rashi commentary.

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $4,000

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

author

(BIBLE.

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1595

Description

Three divisional titles within heavily wreathed architectural columns. First word of Exodus historiated; first word of other books of Bible within engraved surround. On final numbered page, three crowns surrounded by Hebrew words: Kether Torah Munach [“The crown of Torah awaits”]. See Ya’ari, Hebrew Printers’ Marks, no. 18. On final page, Latin and Hebrew inscriptions

references

Vinograd, Venice 814 (additional 2 leaves at end - a list of Haphtaroth for the year - not noted by Vinograd). Not in Darlow and Moule

summary

Rare Edition of the Hebrew Bible, in a most impressive contemporary binding

ff. 447, (1), 438, (2). Lacking title and ff. 2 and 17. Leaf 248 with loss of text. Stained throughout, few leaves laid to size. Contemporary binding, calf over thick wooden boards, elaborate brass cornerpieces and central bosses, front and back; two clasps. Thick 4to

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