Barchi Naphshi [ethical poem]. Translated into Italian by Jochanan Altrino. Hebrew and Italian on facing pages.

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $1,900

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author

BACHIAH BEN JOSEPH IBN PAQUDA

printer

Johannes Caleoni for Bragadin

Place

Venice

Publication

1628

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural form border.

references

Vinograd, Venice 1178

summary

A distinguished philosopher and author of the famed Chovoth Halevavoth, Bachiah ben Joseph ibn Paquda also wrote a number of sacred poems. These are distinguished by their depth of thought and beauty of expression.

ff. (3),4-34,(2). Dampstained, title closely shaved. Modern blind-tooled morocco. 12mo

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