Derech Emunah [philosophy]

AUCTION 70 | Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autographed Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 148

BIBAGO, ABRAHAM BEN SHEM-TOV.

Derech Emunah [philosophy]

<<First Edition.>> ff. 102. Some marginal worming, previous owner’s marks, dampsoiling and repairs at lower corners toward end with loss of text. Later boards, lightly worn. Sm. folio. Vinograd, Const. 127; Mehlman 1193.

Constantinople: n.p. 1521

Est: $3,000 - $5,000

PRICE REALIZED $3,500

<<Rare.>> The Spanish rationalist philosopher, Abraham Bibago was born in the province of Aragon and resided in Huesca and Saragossa. He likely died just prior to the Expulsion of Jews from Spain. According to Isaac Arama, Bibago was “one of the most important scholars and philosophers of our people” (Akeidath Yitzchak, gate 80).