RaMBa”M). Moreh Nevuchim [“Guide to the Perplexed”]

Estimate: $700–$1,000
Hammer price: $1,400

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author

MOSES BEN MAIMON (MAIMONIDES/.

printer

Cornilio Adelkind for Tobias Foa

Place

Sabbioneta

Publication

1553

Description

Third edition. With commentaries by Shem-Tov, Ephodi and ibn Crescas. Title within historiated border. With: Provencal, Moses. Biur Inyan Shenei Kavim [dissertation on the Theorem of Apollonius]. lacking from most copies.

references

Vinograd, Sabbioneta 8; Haberman, Adelkind 113; not in Adams

summary

Maimonides discusses the Theorem of Apollonius on two straight lines that never meet in the Guide. Moses. Provencal’s dissertation and commentary on the Theorem was translated into Italian in 1550 and from Italian to Latin in 1586. See: C. Roth, Jews in the Renaissance (1959) pp. 28-29, 236, 266.

ff. (14); 173 (of 174), lacking f.2; (2). Light stains in places, censored, paper repairs to title slightly affecting woodcut, previous owner’s inscription on verso of title, signed by censor on verso of final leaf. Recent roan-backed boards. Folio

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