Ruach Chen [introduction to 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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Judah ben Saul Ibn Tibbon

Ruach Chen [introduction to philosophy]

Fourth edition. Title within woodcut historiated architectural arch. Opening word within decorative four-part border with armory ff. 20 (collates as per Adams and Benayahu). Stained in places. Recent morocco-backed cloth. Sm. 4to Vinograd, Cremona 44; Benayahu, Cremona 36; Mehlman 1187; Adams J-404

Cremona: Vincenzio Conti 1566

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,400

Commentary on philosophical terms and concepts expounded by Moses Maimonides in his Moreh Nevuchim. The author states in the preface, the "Spirit of Grace" (Ruach Chen) emanating from the Moreh Nevuchim has caused me to explore and unmask its closed gates".