ESTIENNE, HENRI, Printer. Chamisha Chumshei Torah ... [Genesis through Leviticus, in Hebrew]. [Paris: Rob. Stephani, 1544.] 3 parts in one, 16mo (111 x 70 mm). Woodcut device on title. Contemporary calf gilt, covers with elaborate interlacing ribbon and strapwork in black and white, flat spine tooled in gilt, gilt and gauffered edges. Worn, top cover detached. SECOND EDITION, IN 16mo , of Estienne's pocket Hebrew Bible. This volume contains the first three parts of seventeen parts issued over three years, including Genesis through Leviticus, preceded by the general title. "This 'pocket' Hebrew Bible has always been regarded as one of the most impressive examples of Hebrew printing of the French Renaissance ... The edition is very rare and is seldom found complete and in good condition" (Schreiber). Adams B-1221; Schreiber, Estienne 82.
ESTIENNE, HENRI, Printer. Chamisha Chumshei Torah ... [Genesis through Leviticus, in Hebrew]. [Paris: Rob. Stephani, 1544.] 3 parts in one, 16mo (111 x 70 mm). Woodcut device on title. Contemporary calf gilt, covers with elaborate interlacing ribbon and strapwork in black and white, flat spine tooled in gilt, gilt and gauffered edges. Worn, top cover detached. SECOND EDITION, IN 16mo , of Estienne's pocket Hebrew Bible. This volume contains the first three parts of seventeen parts issued over three years, including Genesis through Leviticus, preceded by the general title. "This 'pocket' Hebrew Bible has always been regarded as one of the most impressive examples of Hebrew printing of the French Renaissance ... The edition is very rare and is seldom found complete and in good condition" (Schreiber). Adams B-1221; Schreiber, Estienne 82.
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