BIBLE IN HEBREW. The Kennicott Bible. London: Facsimile Editions, 1985.

BIBLE IN HEBREW.


The Kennicott Bible. London: Facsimile Editions, 1985.

2 volumes. Large 4to. Photo-reproduced facsimile pages Brown morocco, antique, with complementary volume of explanatory text, all contained in publisher's blue cloth fitted box. Light wear and soiling to box, closure strap of box partially torn, minimal wear to contents.


ELABORATE FACSIMILE EDITION, one of 550 published, of the original heavily illuminated manuscript of 1476 which is housed at the Bodleian Library, with extensive commentary.



WITH:
Vetus Testamentum Hebraicum, cum variis lectionibus. Edidit Benjaminus Kennicott. Oxford: E. Typographeo Clarendonaino, 1776-1780.

2 volumes. Folio (422 x 255 mm). Early calf, morocco title labels, rebacked with original spines laid-down.

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