Auction 16
Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Jul 13, 2011
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Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 140:
Bible - Menashe Ben Israel - Amsterdam, 1638-1639
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Sold for: $340
Start price:
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200
Auction house commission:
23%
VAT: 17% On commission only
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Bible - Menashe Ben Israel - Amsterdam, 1638-1639
Esrim V'Arba'ah, which includes Chamisha Chumshei Torah, [Megillot], Nevi'im Rishonim and Achronim and Ketuvim. Amsterdam, (1639?). Menashe Ben Israel Press.
One of the only Bible editions that was printed at that time in holiness by Jews. Two columns on each page [like the Bible traditionally used by Rabbi Aryeh Levine for Goral HaGra lots - see attached material].
112; 144, 144-166; 94, [4] leaves. 15.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Loose binding and detached leaves. Number of leaves with omissions due to tears and wear.
Hebrew and civil date on title page do not coincide. For additional information see Bibliography Institute CD.
