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LOT 33:
Ma’ase Toviah, First Edition. Venice, 1707 – Many Diagrams and Illustrations –
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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.
