Chovoth Halevavoth [pietism]. Translated into Hebrew by Judah Ibn Tibbon

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $700

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author

BACHIAH BEN JOSEPH IBN PAQUDA

printer

n.p.

Place

Mantua

Publication

1559

Description

Fourth edition. Title within woodcut architectural arch

references

Vinograd, Mantua 62; not in Adams

summary

MEMO FOR FUTURE USE: A fine copy of this classic work. One of the “Tikkunimm” proposed by R. Ezekiel Landau, to a man who wished to rectify his acts of adultery, was to study the entire Chovoth Ha-levavoth except for the Shaar Ha-Yichud. See his famous responsum in Noda Be-Yehuda Part 1, no. 35,

ff. 103. Lightly stained in places, trace wormed in places, neat marginal repairs to last two leaves. Recent tan morocco-backed marbled boards. Sm.4to

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