Chovoth HaLevavoth. Translated by Judah ibn Tibbon.

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $1,900

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author

BACHIAH BEN JOSEPH IBN PAQUDA.

printer

n.p.

Place

Mantua

Publication

1559

Description

Title set within architectural arch. Opening and rear blanks with lengthy manuscript entries comprising extracts from the Zohar and Talmud.

references

Vinograd, Mantua 62.

summary

An attractive copy of this classic work, with new corrections plus seven leaves of indices to Bible and Talmud. Throughout the ages, Chovoth HaLevavoth enjoyed wide popularity in a variety of circles, although in later centuries Eastern European Jews would shy away from the introductory Sha’ar HaYichud, which is of a decidedly philosophical nature, and instead focus on the remainder of the work, centered upon ethical guidance.

ff. 103. Few light stains. Bound in Valmadonna-custom chestnut blind-tooled calf, titled in gilt on spine. Sm. 4to.

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