Auction 94 Kodesh books, Rabanic manuscripts, Zionism, Erez Israel. Judaica, archaeology and Jewish art
By Winner'S
Jul 19, 2016
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 182:

Tanach. Antwerp, [1573]

Sold for: $1,200
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Auction took place on Jul 19, 2016 at Winner'S
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Tanach. Antwerp, [1573]
Torah, Prophets, and Writings. Christophoros Plantin. Antwerp, [1573].
389 pages. 17 cm. Thin, quality paper.
Printed in two columns. Without vowels. The weekly reading of Bereishit is different than the rest of the Tanach. In this weekly reading, each verse is marked with a number in the margins; in the rest of the work, each fifth verse is marked. The last page features a colophon with the date the printing was completed, the printers' name,  the name of the city and the fact that King Philip of Spain gave permission for the printing of the book. Ginzei Yisrael, 31.
Antiquated leather Venetian binding with embossing. Gilt decorations and clasp marks. Leather spine that had been professionally restored but has become blemished. Gilt edges. Light blemishes to the title page. Minimal aging stains. Fine condition.