Hebrew and Latin). Mikdash Hashem Esrim Ve’Arba - Hebraica Biblia. Prepared by Sebastian Münster.

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(BIBLE).

printer

Isingrin & Petrus

Place

Basle

Publication

1546

Description

Second edition of the Münster Bible. Two volumes bound in one. Hebrew and Latin text in parallel columns, with Latin notes at end of chapters. First word within woodcut frame, initial letter of each chapter historiated, divisional titles.

references

Vinograd, Basle 74; Darlow & Moule 5090.

Vol. I: pp. (32 of 40, lacking 8 Latin introductory pages), 1-743. * Vol. II: pp. (2), 747-1601. A made-up copy. Marginal dampstaining, final several leaves remargined, first title laid down with some loss. Modern calf. Lg. folio.

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