Auction 34 · Lot 21

Hebrew)

Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Hammer price: $6,500

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

author

(BIBLE

printer

Robert Estienne the Elder

Place

Paris

Publication

1543-46

Description

Bound in eight volumes. Hebrew in square characters with nikud (vowel points). Printer’s device on all titles. Initial words within engraved cartouche. Ruled in red. Beginning each volume, monogram of former owner and the year “1710”

references

Vinograd, Paris 18; Darlow & Moule (noted only, not listed) below no. 5089; Adams B-1224

summary

Splendidly printed pocket Renaissance Hebrew Bible. “A typographical jewel.” F. Schreiber, The Estiennes (1982) no.82

Vol. I: ff.(146) (Genesis), (123) (Exodus), (88) (Leviticus). * Vol. II: ff.122 (Numbers), 107(Deuteronomy). * Vol. III: ff.(77) (Joshua), 73 (Judges), 176 (Samuel). * Vol. IV: ff.(184) (Kings), (131) (Isaiah). * Vol. V: ff. (168) (Jeremiah), (144) (Ezekiel). * Vol. VI: ff.(117) (Minor Prophets), (160) (Psalms). * Vol. VII: ff. (53) (Proverbs), (61) (Job), (80) (Five Scrolls). * Vol. VIII: ff. (47) (Daniel), (73) (Ezra), (183) (Chronicles). Uniform polished calf, spine in compartments, gilt extra. Vol. VIII rebacked. 16mo

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