Vente 56 Auction 56 - May 2024
Par Tiferet Auctions
27.5.24
Beit HaDfus 12, B, 4th floor, Jerusalem, Israël

A special auction of rare items:

First editions of Hassidic Sefarim, Slavita-Zhitomir, letters by Tzaddikim and the greatest Hassidic Rabbis, the Geonim of Ashkenaz and Hungary, the greatest Rabbis of Lithuania, the greatest Poskim of previous generations, pedigreed copies, artifacts of renowned Tzaddikim, Satmar, Chabad and more. 

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LOT 33:

Ma’ase Toviah, First Edition. Venice, 1707 – Many Diagrams and Illustrations –


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$ 4 000
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TVA: 17% Seulement sur commission
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Ma’ase Toviah, First Edition. Venice, 1707 – Many Diagrams and Illustrations –
Sefer Ma’aseh Toviah – Venice, 1707 – many illustrations – First edition.

The Sefer deals with astronomy, research, medicine, and anatomy, written by Rabbi Dr. Tovia Katz. Considered the first Jewish book to deal with medicine.

Many illustrations and diagrams. On verso of title page is a portrait of the author at the age of 48. On page 106a is a detailed illustration of the human anatomy and internal organs with a comparison to a multi-storied building.

Ancient signature on the title page.

[6] 158 pp. 22 cm. Most pages in good condition. Mold stains on the upper margin of the title page. Slight wear and stains. Ancient, restored binding.