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Lot 36

Mifalot Elohim (Abarbanel) – Venice, 1592 – First Edition

Mifalot Elohim, philosophical discourses on the creation of the world and faith, by R. Yitzchak Abarbanel. Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, [1592]. First edition.
The book was printed based on a manuscript belonging to R. Menachem Azariah (the Rama) of Fano, as the title page states.
At top of title page, ownership inscription in Ashkenazic script dating to the time of the book's printing (middle damaged).


96 leaves. 19.5 cm. Gilt edges. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Small marginal tears and open tears to title page and several other leaves, slightly affecting text of one leaf. New binding.

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