Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Art
By Kestenbaum & Company
Jun 22, 2017
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LOT 63:

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Hebrew. Psalms). Sepher Tehillim-Psalterium. 1596. ...

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Hebrew. Psalms). Sepher Tehillim-Psalterium. 1596. * Bound with: Mishlei Shelomoh - Iyov [Books of Proverbs - Job]. 1595.
Two titles, each within decorative woodcut frame. Three decorated initial word panels.
Very Fine condition. ff. (136) and (100). Edges tinted blue, stamp removed from title with additional stamp on verso. Early blind-tooled pigskin over board, light wear. 16mo.

Johanne & Freidrich Hartman, Frankfurt der Oder: 1595-96.


Two of the earliest Hebrew books printed in Frankfurt on the Oder.

     Psalms: Vinograd, Frankfurt der Oder 5 (citing Mehlman 73); not in Adams or Steinschneider.
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Proverbs & Job: Only two recorded copies, British Library (imperfect) and Wurtemburg.