Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Sha'ar Shamayim – Venice, 1547
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Sha'ar Shamayim, on the wisdom of science and geometry, by Rabbi Gershon ben Shlomo. Venice, 1547. First edition.
The author, Rabbi Gershon ben Shlomo of Catalonia, a Spanish sage of the 13th century, father of the Ralbag and son-in-law of the Ramban.
64 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Several restored tears. Title page partially lacking and professionally restored (without damage to text). New binding.
The author, Rabbi Gershon ben Shlomo of Catalonia, a Spanish sage of the 13th century, father of the Ralbag and son-in-law of the Ramban.
64 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Several restored tears. Title page partially lacking and professionally restored (without damage to text). New binding.
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