Bible – Five Books of the Torah, Neviim Rishonim, Neviim Acharonim and Ketuvim. Amsterdam: Yosef Athias, [1659-1661].
Four parts in one volume. Fine, engraved general title page, depicting Biblical scenes, as well as a general Latin title page. Illustrated divisional title page for each of the other three parts.
Original leather bindings, with gilt decorations.
First edition of the Bible edited by Johann Leusden. He also authored the Latin foreword, which follows the Hebrew foreword by the proofreaders. This edition was proofread and corrected compared to previous editions, and was long considered the most accurate edition of the Bible.
In the Hebrew foreword, the proofreaders boast that although some may mock their assurance that the book is free of mistakes, they guarantee it and are prepared to put the book to test.
Last two leaves with charts of haftarot according to all customs.
Latin names of all books of Bible and chapter numbers added by hand on upper margins.
Dedication (late) in German on verso of illustrated title page.
[9], 234; 180; 175, 180-190; 198 leaves. 18.5 cm. Gilt edges (faded). Overall good condition. Stains. Small marginal tears to several leaves. Original leather binding, with original color endpaper. Defects to binding (parts missing from top and bottom of spine).
