LOT 16:
Miniature Tanach - Complete In Two Volumes, Leiden 1610
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Miniature Tanach - Complete In Two Volumes, Leiden 1610
Miniature Hebrew Bible (Torah, Nevi'im, Kesuvim) in two volumes, Leiden 1610.
The first known complete Hebrew Bible printed in the Northern Netherlands.
With a separate title page for each part. Finely bound in late 18th century mottled calf bindings, with gilt edges. Printed without Nikkud.
Measures only 10.5cm!
In excellent condition, bindings partly rubbed and split. Ex-library copy. Previous ownership stamps on title.
Volume I (Torah, Nevi'im Rishonim): 264; [1], 227 pp.
Volume II (Nevi'im Acharonim, Kesuvim): 238; [1], 287 pp.
Provenance: Christie's East, The A.L. Shane Collection, June 1998.