Hassagot [“Critique.” Polemic/ philosophy]

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $1,600

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author

ALASHKAR, MOSES BEN ISAAC

printer

Abraham ibn Usque

Place

Ferrara

Publication

1557

Description

FIRST EDITION. Woodcut printer’s device on title (Yaari no .22)

references

Vinograd, Ferrara 46; Adams M-1866

summary

A vehement attack on Sepher Ha’emunoth by Ibn Shem Tov, supporting the philosophical views of both Levi b. Gershon (RaLBa’G) and Maimonides

ff. 16. Lightly stained in places, title neatly rehinged, signed by censor on verso of final leaf. Recent boards, gently rubbed at extremities. Sm. 4to

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