Beautiful and Rare Hebrew BIBLE 1732 - no reserve
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"The Athias Bible (1659-61) was the first edition with verse-notation that could be used by Jews. " A Wonderful Holiday Gift A Handsome Copy in Full Russian Morocco- Very Rare in such fine condition Only 1 copy for sale of this edition in 30 years of the American auction records; a far worse copy in a modern cloth binding that sold for $650 on 1998- see below This is a valuable antiquarian book offered for consideration starting at $1 and no reserve The book: [BIBLE, Hebrew]. Amsterdam, Abraham Athias: 1731/2 [492] Four parts in one volume. Fine engraved title page with five vignettes of Biblical scenes: the successes of Isaac and Joseph; the theophany on Mount Sinai; the anointing of King David; and the ascent of Elijah. Three separate titles within wreathed architectural columns; printer's mark of Joseph Athias (Yaari, no. 73). Wide margins. ff. (1), 184; [1] 140; [1] 284, [1] 103, [2], Lightly browned, some slight wear to t.p. and a2 with inner marginal glue remnants, Overall a Very Good copy IN RARE FULL BLINDSTAMPED 18th CENTURY RUSSIAN MOROCCO, generally reserved for wealthy clients; wanting clasps. Very Rare in such condition, Athias (Yaari, no. 73) Vinograd, Amsterdam 1404; not in Darlow & Moule]. The Athias Bible is often found in very poor condition as it was a bible that was often heavily used. This particular copy has
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