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Bible in Hebrew
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
Nevi'im Rishonim (Former Prophets), with commentary of David Kimhi, parts II-IV. Soncino: [Joshua Solomon Soncino], 6 Marheshvan 5246 (15 October 1485)
Chancery folio (9 7/8 x 7 in.; 252 x 180 mm). Types 1:240 (sq.), 2:90 (sq.), 3:90 (sc.). Decorative metalcut initials, line-filler blocks, and page-width panels (Thes A31.1). Double column (text and commentary, the commentary often continuing below the text in page-width lines); 45 lines (variable) + headline. collation: Part II (Judges):1–28 36: 22 leaves, 1r and 22 blank. Part III (Samuel): 1–88: 64 leaves, 1r and 64v blank. Part IV (Kings): 1–68 712: 60 leaves, 1r and 60v blank; lacking part I (Joshua); blank fo. 22 of part II; fols. 9 (2/1) and 60 (7/12) of part IV, a light stain at the top of most leaves, the first and last leaves more heavily stained, a few early annotations and pen-trials in Hebrew and Italian. Tan sheep with fillets, vellum spine label, edges plain.
Chancery folio (9 7/8 x 7 in.; 252 x 180 mm). Types 1:240 (sq.), 2:90 (sq.), 3:90 (sc.). Decorative metalcut initials, line-filler blocks, and page-width panels (Thes A31.1). Double column (text and commentary, the commentary often continuing below the text in page-width lines); 45 lines (variable) + headline. collation: Part II (Judges):1–28 36: 22 leaves, 1r and 22 blank. Part III (Samuel): 1–88: 64 leaves, 1r and 64v blank. Part IV (Kings): 1–68 712: 60 leaves, 1r and 60v blank; lacking part I (Joshua); blank fo. 22 of part II; fols. 9 (2/1) and 60 (7/12) of part IV, a light stain at the top of most leaves, the first and last leaves more heavily stained, a few early annotations and pen-trials in Hebrew and Italian. Tan sheep with fillets, vellum spine label, edges plain.
Literature
Offenberg 27; Goff Heb-22; Hain 13408; Steinschneider 3; Thes A31; Iakerson 25; BMC XIII 33 (C.50.d.8/1)
Condition
Neviim Rishonim (Former Prophets), with commentary of David Kimhi, parts II-IV. Soncino: [Joshua Solomon Soncino], 6 Marheshvan 5246 (15 October 1485)
Chancery folio (9 7/8 x 7 in.; 252 x 180 mm). Types 1:240 (sq.), 2:90 (sq.), 3:90 (sc.). Decorative metalcut initials, line-filler blocks, and page-width panels (Thes A31.1). Double column (text and commentary, the commentary often continuing below the text in page-width lines); 45 lines (variable) + headline. collation: Part II (Judges):1–28 36: 22 leaves, 1r and 22 blank. Part III (Samuel): 1–88: 64 leaves, 1r and 64v blank. Part IV (Kings): 1–68 712: 60 leaves, 1r and 60v blank; lacking part I (Joshua); blank fo. 22 of part II; fols. 9 (2/1) and 60 (7/12) of part IV, a light stain at the top of most leaves, the first and last leaves more heavily stained, a few early annotations and pen-trials in Hebrew and Italian. Tan sheep with fillets, vellum spine label, edges plain.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of this portion of the Hebrew Bible. The Soncino decorative initials and panels are commonly referred to as woodcuts, but are much more likely to have been metalcuts or perhaps metal castings. It seems not to have been noticed by bibliographers that, as with four or five other Hebrew incunables, the explicit colophon date indicates completion on a Saturday.