Auction 37
Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Apr 2, 2014
(Your local time)
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 38:
Bible with Hollow Letters – Köln, 1603
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Sold for: $1,600
Start price:
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1,000
Auction house commission:
23%
VAT: On commission only
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Bible with hollow letters. Köln, 1603. Title page and introduction in Latin.
According to the Bible editions printed in Hamburg in 1587-1603, where the root letters appeared in regular fonts and the other letters were printed in a hollow font. The root letters were added in tiny font above each word.
[7], 1135; [1], 1140- 1572 pages. Approximately 39 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and minor damages, restored missing parts in first title page and in several leaves. Many Latin inscriptions and owners' inscriptions from various times. Wooden binding covered with ancient leather with renewed back.
