Clavis Hebraica.

Estimate: $150–$200
Hammer price: $100

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

author

LEUSDEN, JOHANNES.

printer

Francis Halma

Place

Utrecht

Publication

1683

Description

First Edition. Additional engraved title-page portrays scenes of Hebrew education, column in background with Hebrew title of the Books: “Mafphte’ach Ivri shel Mikra.”

summary

Johann Leusden (1624-99), professor of Hebrew at Utrecht Universitywas acclaimed for his collaboration with the Amsterdam publisher Joseph Athias leading to their magnificent Biblia Hebraica of 1661, which served as a model for publications of the Hebrew Bible up to the 19th century.

pp. (16), 535. Browned. Ex-library. Modern boards. 4to.

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