Rosh Amunah [on the principles of Faith]

Estimate: $2,500–$3,000
Hammer price: $8,500

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

ABRABANEL, ISAAC.

printer

David & Samuel ibn Nachmias

Place

Constantinople

Publication

1505

Description

FIRST EDITION. Initial text page with a poem by the Author’s eldest son, Judah (Leone Ebreo) Abrabanel, enclosed by a metalcut border of animals designed by the Marrano, Alfonso de Cordoba

references

Vinograd, Const. 9; Yaari, Const. 3; Mehlman 1189; not in Adams

summary

The Nachmias Brothers were exiles from Spain who established their press in 1505. It was the first printing-press established beyond Europe’s borders

ff. 20. Opening leaf detached, stained. Later vellum, rubbed. Sm. folio

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