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Milchamot Hashem by Ralbag – First Edition – Riva di Trento, 1560

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Milchamot Hashem, philosophical work comprising six sections by R. Levi son of Gershom, the Ralbag. Riva di Trento, [Jacob Marcaria and Antonio Bruin], 1560. First edition (the second edition was printed over 300 years later).


Title page with decorated frame, with the mark of the printer and doctor Jacob Marcaria, containing the emblem of Prince-Bishop Cristoforo Madruzzo.
On the verso of the title page the publisher Jacob Marcaria addresses the controversy surrounding this work of the Ralbag.
Stamps.


75 leaves. 30.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including many marginal dampstains. Tears affecting text in several places, repaired with paper, and small marginal tears to some leaves. Close trimming affecting margins of title page frame. New binding.

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Early Printed Books (16th Century)
Early Printed Books (16th Century)