Shevilei Emunah [astronomical, medical, ethical and kabbalistic encyclopedia].

Estimate

$500–$700

Hammer price

$450

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author

ALDABI, MEIR.

printer

Daniel de Fonseca

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1627

Description

Second edition. With ASTRONOMICAL DIAGRAMS.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 17; Fuks 193.

summary

Meir Aldabi, who lived in the 14th century, was a grandson of the Ro”sh (Asher ben Yechiel). This popular work combines the author’s predilection for Kabbalah together with a knowledge of philosophy, medicine and science. It contains ten sections entitled “Nethivim” (roads), subdivided into chapters, “Shevilim” (paths). The work was reprinted many times and served as a source of scientific information for generations. De Fonseca’s Hebrew press at Amsterdam was operative for only one year, during which time he printed just two Hebrew books.

ff. 118. Title-page laid down, two leaves remargined, stained, oclosely shaved, paper reapirs. Later boards, worn. 4to.

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