Sepher Ohr Amim [philosophy, opposing Aristotelianism]

Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Hammer price: $3,500

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author

SFORNO, OBADIAH

printer

The Company of Silk Weavers

Place

Bologna

Publication

1537

Description

FIRST EDITION. Initial word within decorative frame. Scattered Latin marginalia. Owner’s signature in a Italian hand on title and final leaf

references

Vinograd, Bologna 8; Mehlman 1219; Adams O-1

summary

The first of only nine books printed by the Jewish Silk Weaver’s Guild of Bologna. See Amram, The Makers of Hebrew Books in Italy, pp.232-35. For an analysis of the book and its content, see R. Bonfil, Eshel, Beer Sheva, Vol. I, pp. 208-211

ff. 64. Some staining, small wormhole affecting a few letters. Modern morocco. Sm.4to

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