Ma’aseh Tuviah

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: $2,000

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author

COHN, TOBIAS.

printer

Bragadin

Place

Venice

Publication

1707-8

Description

FIRST EDITION. Three parts in one. Title within architectural arch with fine engraved portrait of the Author by Antonio Luciani on verso, anatomical plate and numerous fine scientific text illustrations. Approbation from the Ecclesiastical authorities on final page. Two divisional titles

references

Vinograd, Venice 1572; Garrison & Morton, Medical Bibliography 6496.1; Friedenwald, The Jews and Medicine - Catalogue (1946) pp.59-60; Rubens 693

summary

Celebrated encyclopedia of medical and natural sciences, comprising sections on geography and astronomy, theology and metaphysics

ff.(6),158. Title torn and laid to size, first several leaves tattered, tear to f. 73. Modern boards. 4to

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