Bidspirit auction | Sefer Moreh Nevuchim, by Rabbeinu

Sefer Moreh Nevuchim, by Rabbeinu Moshe Ben Maimon (the Rambam). Sabbioneta, 1553 — with the two rare leaves of geometric diagrams — first edition with the commentary of Rabbi Asher Crescas. Explanation of the foundations and principles of Judaism regarding Creation of the world, Divine Providence, prophecy, the reasons for the Mitzvot, and more. One hundred seventy-eight chapters in three parts. With the commentary of Rabbi Shem Tov, and the Perush Ha’Efodi. In the present edition, the commentary of Rabbi Asher Crescas was printed for the first time. On the title page: נדפס בסביוניטה תחת ממשלת האדון ויספיסיאן גונזאנה יר”ה בראש חודש שבט שנת שי”ג לפ”ק בבית הישיש והנדיב כמ”ר טוביה פואה יצ”ו, על יד קורנילייו אדיל קינד לבית הלוי This edition exists in several variants. In the present copy, the rare leaves with the geometric diagrams (not found in all copies of this edition) were bound after Part I, i.e., between leaves 71–72. The content printed on the two rare leaves is by the Gaon Rabbi Moshe Provenzalo, Av Beis Din of Mantua and a close associate of Maran the Beit Yosef, and includes 18 geometric diagrams. At the beginning of the Sefer are printed: “Sha’ar Kavanat HaPerakim” — a table of contents; “Explanation of Uncommon Words” by the translator Rabbi Shmuel Ibn Tibbon; a detailed index including “References to Verses” from the entire Tanach; the introduction of the translator Rabbi Shmuel Ibn Tibbon; and the introductions of the commentators Rabbi Shem Tov and Rabbi Asher Crescas. 6, [8], 71, [2], 72–174 leaves. 30 cm. Most leaves in good condition. The title page and the two rare leaves restored. Stains. Waterstains. Wear. Tears and worm marks to several leaves. New binding.