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

AUCTION 13 | Tuesday, June 26th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 167

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 form border. ff. (3),4-34,(2). Dampstained, title closely shaved. Modern blind-tooled morocco. 12mo Vinograd, Venice 1178

Venice: Johannes Caleoni for Bragadin 1628

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

PRICE REALIZED $1,900

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.