Barchi Naphshi [ethical poem]. Translated into Italian by Jochanan Altrino. Hebrew and Italian on facing pages.

AUCTION 76 | Thursday, June 14th, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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BACHIAH BEN JOSEPH IBN PAQUDA

Barchi Naphshi [ethical poem]. Translated into Italian by Jochanan Altrino. Hebrew and Italian on facing pages.

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Title within architectural border. ff. (4), 4-34, (2). Trimmed, lightly browned, miniscule worming, final page in facsimile. Modern vellum. 12mo. Vinograd, Venice 1178

Venice: Johannes Caleoni for Bragadin 1628

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $1,000

A distinguished philosopher and author of the famed Chovoth Halevavoth, Bachiah ben Joseph ibn Paquda also wrote a number of sacred poems. These are distinguished by their depth of thought and beauty of expression.