Auction 47 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Bible with Latin Translation – Vienna, 1743-1747 – Engravings

Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Bible, with translation to Latin. Vienna: Joannis Ignatii Heyinger & Typographi Univesitatis, 1743-1747. Hebrew and Latin. Incomplete copy (without “Early Prophets”).
Three volumes. Each volume opens with an engraved plate. Each book opens with a small engraving. Two translations into Latin: a literal translation printed above each Hebrew word, and a Vulgate translation printed following each chapter. · First part: Torah. 1743. [2], 830 pp. · Third part: Nevi’m Aharonim (Latter Prophets). 1745. [2], 916 pp (lacking at the end). · Fourth part: Ketuvim (Writings). 1747. [2], 926 pp.
The second part is not in the NLI. Volumes, 21 cm. Third part with no binding. Fair condition. Wear and creases at margins, damaged bindings. Stains. Ex-library copies.
Research and Bibliography
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