Pirkei Avoth [Ethics of the Fathers]

Estimate: $7,000–$10,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(MISHNAH)

printer

Joshua Solomon ben Israel Nathan Soncino

Place

Soncino

Publication

-1484

Description

FIRST EDITION. With commentary by Moses Maimonides (Ramba’m).

references

Vinograd, Soncino 2; Goff Heb-83; Offenberg 93; S.J. Weiss, Pirkei Avot no. 1.

summary

The First Printed Edition of the Ethics of the Fathers. This important text of moral philosophy was among the very first few Hebrew books printed by the First Family of Hebrew Printing in the Italian town from which they originated.

ff. 16 (of 47) containing ff. 9-24 only. Stained, each leaf laid to size. Modern boards. 8vo.

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