Naavah Kodesh [On geometry, Trigonometry and commentary on Maimonides’ Hilchot Kiddush Ha-chodesh] by R. Shimon Waltch of Braunsweig

Estimate: $300–$400
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author

(MATHEMATICS / ASTRONOMY)

printer

The Chinuch Ne’arim Press

Place

Berlin

Publication

1786

Description

First edition. With foldout chart of geometric and mathematical diagrams

summary

The author was a disciple of R. Yisachar Be’er of Hanover (author of Pnei Aryeh) who according to his father, R. Aryeh Leib, (the son of the Pnei Yehoshua) was “Yachid bedoro “ the greatet scholar of his generation who speciailized in this esoteric topic. The author states in his introduction that his teacher’s master in this area , R. Raphael Ha-levi of Hannover was probably the greatest Jewish astronomer since the days of Maimonides

ff. [2], 10, 42. Some stainining, edges of title and first few leaves slightly frayed not affecting text. Foldout chart repaired with tape. Modern cloth boards 4to

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