Lot 179
Bible – Hamburg, 1588 – Hollow Letters
Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim. Hamburg, [1588]. One of the Bible editions printed between 1586-1589 in Hamburg. The root-letters are printed in regular fonts, while the letters which are not root letters are printed in a hollow font. Each word has root letters completed in tiny letters above the word. Editor’s preface in Latin appears at beginning of book, which contains a Hebrew grammar chart with explanations in Latin.
[23] leaves. 1135, [1], 1141-1572 pages [missing first title page? - separate title pages for the Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Acharonim and Ketuvim]. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and creases. Two leaves of preface detached. Moth damage. Scotch tape restoration. Handwritten notations indicating yearly Haftarot. Antique leather binding.
