RaLBa”G). Pirush al Hatorah [commentary to the Pentateuch]

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 305

LEVI BEN GERSHOM (GERSONIDES/

RaLBa”G). Pirush al Hatorah [commentary to the Pentateuch]

Second edition. Title within architectural arch, initial word of each Book within ornamental frame. ff. 248 (i.e. 246). Few light stains, title rehinged, few neat marginal repairs. Signed by censor on verso of final leaf. Recent vellum-backed boards. Folio Vinograd, Venice 327 (incorrect pagination); Habermann, Bomberg 196; Adams L-603

Venice: Daniel Bomberg 1547

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $750

For a recent detailed study of aspects of Rabag's philosophy in this work, see David Horowitz, Ha- haritzut Emet: Ralbag's View of a Central Pragmatic / Ethical Characteristic of Abraham in: Hazon Nahum, Studies…Presented to Dr. Norman Lamm (1997) pp.265-309.