Drashoth Ha’Torah [sermons on the Pentateuch and on Repentance]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $450

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author

SHEM TOV BEN JOSEPH SHEM TOV.

printer

Cornelio Adelkind for Marco Antonio Giustiniani

Place

Venice

Publication

1547

Description

Second Edition. Letters of title historiated; title within wreathed architectural columns; printer’s mark, (Haberman, no. 22). Opening word of each of Five Books of Moses within decorative border.

references

Vinograd, Venice 308; Adams S-1047

summary

Spanish writer and philosopher, Shem Tov ben Joseph Shem Tov flourished in the mid-15th century and lived in Segovia and Almazan. As a philosopher, he was a follower of Maimonides, even though both his father and his grandfather were among Maimonides' most uncompromising opponents.

ff. 81. Some staining, previous owners marks, marginal repair on title with small loss to lower border. Modern vellum-backed boards. Folio

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