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Auction 34 · Lot 30

Hebrew and Latin). Mikra - Biblia Hebraica

Estimate
$600–$900
Hammer price
$650

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

author

(BIBLE

printer

Capha Elon (i.e. Pierre de la Rouvière)

Place

Geneva

Publication

1618

Description

With vocalization points (nikud). Printed in double-columns with an interlinear Latin translation. Printer’s device on title, Hebrew letters of title and later initials historiated

references

Darlow & Moule 5117

summary

A Geneva reprint (first issued in 1609) of Plantin’s 1584 edition. One of a mere dozen Hebrew books printed in Geneva
pp. (8), (1 blank), (14), (1 blank), 183, (1), 283, (1 blank), 84, 203. A trace foxed. Otherwise, a clean copy. Modern handsome calf. Folio
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