Auction 70
Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Mar 31, 2020
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 24:
Torah, Neviim and Ketuvim - Amsterdam, 1659-1661 - Accurate Edition of the Bible
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Torah, Neviim and Ketuvim - Amsterdam, 1659-1661 - Accurate Edition of the Bible
Bible - Five Books of the Torah, Neviim Rishonim, Neviim Acharonim and Ketuvim. Amsterdam: Joseph Athias, [1659-1661].
The first edition of the Bible edited by Johann Leusden. He also authored the Latin foreword, which follows the Hebrew foreword by the proofreaders. This edition was proofread and corrected compared to previous editions, and was considered for many years the most accurate edition of the Bible.
In the Hebrew foreword, the proofreaders boast that although some may mock their assurance that the book is free of mistakes, they guarantee it and are prepared to put the book to test.
Four parts in one volume. Fine, engraved general title page, depicting Biblical scenes, as well as a general Latin title page. Engraved divisional title page for each of the three other parts.
[9], 234; 180; 175, 180-190; 198 leaves. Leaves 159-166 of second sequence bound in wrong order. 18 cm. Fine, watercolor endpapers. Gilt edges. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Dark dampstains to first and final leaves. Wear to some leaves. Minor damage to several leaves. Tear to title page slightly affecting illustration (without loss), repaired with paper on verso. Tear to another leaf, without loss. Margins trimmed, slightly affecting text on several leaves. Handwritten inscriptions on endpapers. New binding, with metal clasps.
