Hebrew). Biblia Hebraica

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,900

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Menasseh ben Israel for J. Jansson

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1635-36

Description

Printed in double-columns (with Nikud). Engraved Hebrew title-page. Additional letter-press Latin title-page. Divisional titles

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 34; Fuks, Amsterdam 153 (variant B); cf. Darlow & Moule 5124; Silva Rosa 24; Mehlman 35

summary

The second, and most important edition of the Bible prepared by Menasseh ben Israel. See JNUL Catalogue, Treasures from the Library Ets Haim / Livraria Montezinos (1980) no.95 (illustrated)

ff. 128 (Pentateuch), (2) (Table of Haphtaroth), 124 (Writings), 129-144 (Five Scrolls), (2), 147-254 (Former Prophets), (1), 256-369 (Latter Prophets). Some light stains, few lower marginal paer repairs. Modern morocco. Lg. 4to

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