Lot 97
Judaica.- Babylonian Talmud (The), 52 vol., one of 35 special copies, The Soncino Press, 1935-52.
Hammer Price: £3,800
Description
Judaica.- Babylonian Talmud (The), 52 vol., one of 35 special copies on Barcham Green's handmade paper, translated by Rabbi Dr. I. Epstein, Index volume printed on India paper, from a total edition of 1,035 copies, vol.1 signed by the editor, some foxing, publisher's full burgundy morocco with central gilt device on front covers, gilt lettered spines with five raised bands, gilt board edges and turn-ins, t.e.g., others uncut, vol. I upper joint repaired, some spines faded and slightly rubbed, 8vo, The Soncino Press, 1935-52.
⁂ Rare. The first unabridged and annotated English translation, and first Soncino Press edition.
Description
Judaica.- Babylonian Talmud (The), 52 vol., one of 35 special copies on Barcham Green's handmade paper, translated by Rabbi Dr. I. Epstein, Index volume printed on India paper, from a total edition of 1,035 copies, vol.1 signed by the editor, some foxing, publisher's full burgundy morocco with central gilt device on front covers, gilt lettered spines with five raised bands, gilt board edges and turn-ins, t.e.g., others uncut, vol. I upper joint repaired, some spines faded and slightly rubbed, 8vo, The Soncino Press, 1935-52.
⁂ Rare. The first unabridged and annotated English translation, and first Soncino Press edition.
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