RaMBa”M). Moreh Nevuchim [“Guide to the Perplexed”]

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

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author

MOSES BEN MAIMON (MAIMONIDES/.

printer

Cornilio Adelkind for Tobias Foa

Place

Sabbioneta

Publication

1553

Description

Third edition. With commentaries by Shem-Tov, Ephodi and ibn Crescas. Title within historiated border. Printer’s device on title (cf. Yaari no. 20). With: Provencal, Moses. Biur Inyan Shenei Kavim [dissertation on the Theorem of Apollonius] following title lacking from most copies

references

Vinograd, Sabbioneta 8; Haberman, Adelkind 113; not in Adams

summary

Maimonides discusses the Theorem of Apollonius on two straight lines that never meet in the Guide. Moses Provencal’s dissertation and commentary on the Theorem was translated into Italian in 1550 and from Italian to Latin in 1586. See: C. Roth, Jews in the Renaissance (1959) pp. 28-29, 236, 266

ff. (14); 174; (2). Few light stains in places, small repair to title slightly affecting a few letters on verso and provided in facsimile, previous owner’s signature on title. Generally, a fine, clean copy. Modern morocco. Folio

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