Hassagot [“Critique.” Polemic/ philosophy]

AUCTION 14 | Tuesday, November 13th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din

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ALASHKAR, MOSES BEN ISAAC

Hassagot [“Critique.” Polemic/ philosophy]

FIRST EDITION. Woodcut printer’s device on title (Yaari no .22) ff. 16. Lightly stained in places, title neatly rehinged, signed by censor on verso of final leaf. Recent boards, gently rubbed at extremities. Sm. 4to Vinograd, Ferrara 46; Adams M-1866

Ferrara: Abraham ibn Usque 1557

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $1,600

A vehement attack on Sepher Ha’emunoth by Ibn Shem Tov, supporting the philosophical views of both Levi b. Gershon (RaLBa’G) and Maimonides