Barchi Naphshi [ethical poem]. Translated into Italian by Jochanan Altrino. Hebrew and Italian on facing pages.

Estimate: $10,000–$15,000
Hammer price: $9,500

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author

BACHIAH BEN JOSEPH IBN PAQUDA

printer

Johannes Caleoni for Bragadin

Place

Venice

Publication

1628

Description

FIRST EDITION, PRINTED ON VELLUM. Title within architectural border. Italain inscriptions on vellum endpapers.

references

Vinograd, Venice 1178.

summary

A UNIQUE COPY PRINTED ON VELLUM. A distinguished philosopher, Bachiah ben Joseph ibn Paquda (11th cent.), the famed author of Chovoth HaLevavoth, also wrote a number of sacred poems. In the 164 stanzas of the present work the author utilizes the most exquisite language to praise God and beg forgiveness in various confessions.

ff. (4), 4-34, (2). Final leaf on paper. Lightly stained or discolored in places, penultimate leaf with small hole affecting a few letters. Contemporary gilt-tooled calf, rubbed and worn. 12mo.

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