Bidspirit auction | Torat HaAdam. Venice, 1595

Torat HaAdam. Venice, 1595 - Torat HaAdam – laws of illness, burial, and mourning, with Sha’ar HaGemul on the immortality of the soul, reward and punishment, by the cedar of Lebanon, one of our greatest Rishonim, Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman – the Ramban. Venice, [1595]. An early edition of the Ramban’s renowned work, including the section Sha’ar HaGemul, which was often printed separately. On the final leaf appears the famous letter written by the Ramban from Jerusalem to his son in Spain, in which he describes the vast desolation and destruction of the Land. The title page features an illustration of three large crowns, the emblem of printer Zuan di Gara. Ancient ownership inscription: Raphael David Tevli HaLevi. 128 leaves. Approximately 19 cm. Good condition. Tears at the lower corners of leaves ה–ח, with loss of a few words. Original vellum binding.