Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Bible – Hamburg, 1588 – Hollow Letters

Opening: $1,000
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Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim. Hamburg, [1588].
One of the Bible’s editions printed between 1586-1589 in Hamburg, the root-letters are printed in regular fonts, while the letters which are not root letters were printed in a hollow font. Every word’s root letters are filled with tiny letters above that word. There is a Latin foreword by the editor at the beginning of the book, which includes a Hebrew grammar chart with explanations in Latin.
See pagination in Hebrew description. [Missing first title page?- Separate title pages for the Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Acharonim and Ketuvim]. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wrinkles. Two introduction leaves are detached. Moth damage. Glued paper restoration. Handwritten captions marking the yearly Haftarot. Antique leather binding.
Early Printed books
Early Printed books