Auction 95 Early Printed Books, Chassidut and Kabbalah, Letters and Manuscripts, Engravings and Jewish Ceremonial Objects
Bible – Amsterdam 1701 – Goral HaGra Edition – Illustrated Title Page – Fine Copy
Bible – Five books of the Torah, with Neviim Rishonim, Neviim Acharonim and Ketuvim. Amsterdam: Gerardus Borstius and partners, [1701].
Three title pages, the first one engraved, depicting Moses and Aaron and the Holy of Holies. Second title page in Hebrew, and the third in Latin. Introduction in Latin and poem in Hebrew.
Two columns per page. This Bible edition was used by R. Aryeh Levin for Goral HaGra, following a special tradition transmitted from the Gaon of Vilna.
[6], 292 leaves, 293-306, [4] pages. 14.5 cm. Gilt edges. Good condition. Stains. Minute marginal tear to first title page. Inscription on front endpaper. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item descriptions were shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.