RaLBa”G). Pirush al Hatorah [commentary to the Pentateuch]

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $750

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

author

LEVI BEN GERSHOM (GERSONIDES/

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1547

Description

Second edition. Title within architectural arch, initial word of each Book within ornamental frame.

references

Vinograd, Venice 327 (incorrect pagination); Habermann, Bomberg 196; Adams L-603

summary

For a recent detailed study of aspects of Rabag's philosophy in this work, see David Horowitz, Ha- haritzut Emet: Ralbag's View of a Central Pragmatic / Ethical Characteristic of Abraham in: Hazon Nahum, Studies…Presented to Dr. Norman Lamm (1997) pp.265-309.

ff. 248 (i.e. 246). Few light stains, title rehinged, few neat marginal repairs. Signed by censor on verso of final leaf. Recent vellum-backed boards. Folio

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