Ru'ach Chen [introduction to philosophy].

AUCTION 79 | Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

The Valmadonna Trust Library: Further Selections from the Historic Collection. * Hebrew Printing in America. * Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 60

IBN TIBBON, Judah

Ru'ach Chen [introduction to philosophy].

Title within woodcut historiated architectural arch flanked by cherubs. Opening word within decorative four-part border with armory. Few marginal notes in Italian. Signed by censor on final blank page. ff. 20 (collates as per Adams and Benayahu). Signatures excised. Bound in Valmadonna-custom dark mahogany blind-tooled calf. Sm. 4to. Vinograd, Cremona 44; Benayahu, Cremona 36; Mehlman 1187; Adams J-404.

Cremona: Vicenzo Conti 1566

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $1,100

Expounds philosophical terms and concepts contained in Maimonides' Guide of the Perplexed. The author states in the preface, the "Spirit of Grace" (Ruach Chen) emanating from the Guide has caused me to explore and unmask its closed gates."