The Guide for the Perplexed [Moreh Nevuchim] by the Rambam, part one, with commentary by Moshe of Narbonne and the Givat Hamoreh commentary [by Salomon Maimon]. Berlin: Hevrat Chinuch Ne'arim, 1791. First edition of this commentary.
Commentary on the first part of The Guide for the Perplexed, by the Jewish philosopher Salomon Maimon. With illustrations. An introduction to the history of philosophy, with interpretations of modern philosophical ideas. This is the first Hebrew book with reference to Baruch Spinoza [Maimon writes about him on page 100/2:" in our times a certain Spanish sage Baruch (Benedictus) Spinoza presented his profound, sensational, studies…"], and one of the earliest Hebrew books examining the study-field of philosophy.
Long, handwritten glosses appear in the book (in Hebrew, except for one in German), most of them signed: "Fürstenthal" - Jacob Raphael Fürstenthal (1781-1855), author and translator, member the German Haskala movement. Published the Guide for the Perplexed in German.
[9] 108 pp. Missing: Latin title page and page no. 10. Good condition. Spotting, scribbles in pencil on some leaves. Restored tear on title page. New binding and new flyleaves.
Opening price: $500
See: Ayala Gordon, Hebrew Children’s Book Illustrations, The International Period 1900-1925. Nahum Gutman Museum, 2005. Pages 118-121 with photo on page 117.