Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Maaseh Tovia - Venice, 1707 - Portrait of the Author Rabbi Tovia the Physician

Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $3,750
Including buyer's premium
Maaseh Tovia, astronomy and research, medicine and anatomy, by R. Tovia Katz HaRofeh (Tobias Cohn, physician). Venice, [1707]. First edition.
Numerous illustrations and diagrams, including a portrait of the author at the age of 48 on the verso of the title page. A detailed illustration of the human body including the internal organs, paralleling it to a multi-story building, is featured on p. 106a. Approbation by R. David Oppenheim and Venetian rabbis. Poems in praise of the author and book. The book comprises three parts, with divisional title pages.
[6], 158 leaves. 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming to many leaves (including title page), affecting text, repaired with paper (the book was professionally restored, extensive damage to some leaves). New leather binding.
Portraits - Prints and Photographs
Portraits - Prints and Photographs