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1720 Hebrew Bible
1720 Hebrew Bible
5B, Bible. 4vo. 1720 Hebrew.
Notes
The 1720 Hebrew Bible, also known as the "Mikraot Gedolot" or "Rabbinic Bible," holds significant historical and religious importance within Judaism. Published in Amsterdam by the renowned printer and publisher Daniel Bomberg, it represents a landmark edition in the history of Hebrew Bible printing. This edition is notable for its meticulous attention to detail in terms of textual accuracy and layout, with extensive commentaries from prominent Jewish scholars such as Rashi and Ibn Ezra. The 1720 edition stands as a testament to the enduring commitment to preserving and studying the Hebrew Scriptures throughout the centuries.
Description
Dark brown leather. Fore-edge marble design. Paste paper on inside and on fore-edge. Marbled in sheets, with some slight foxing in the pages, and some rubbing and wear on the cover and spine. A good copy.