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Solomon ibn Gabirol
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
Mivhar ha-Peninim (Choice of Pearls; translated from Arabic by Judah ibn Tibbon [?]), with anonymous commentary. [Soncino]: Joshua Solomon Soncino, 17 Shevat [5]244 (14 January 1484)
Chancery 4to (7 5/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 195 x 137 mm). Types 2:90 (sq.), 3:90 (sc.), 1:240 (sq.). 28 lines. collation: 1–78 84: 59 (of 60) lacking only fol. 1, blank, a few early annotations, the last two leaves a little dirty, overall a good copy. Recent vellum, gilt fillet and spine title, on the edges traces of an earlier decorative treatment in green and red. Brown cloth slipcase.
Chancery 4to (7 5/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 195 x 137 mm). Types 2:90 (sq.), 3:90 (sc.), 1:240 (sq.). 28 lines. collation: 1–78 84: 59 (of 60) lacking only fol. 1, blank, a few early annotations, the last two leaves a little dirty, overall a good copy. Recent vellum, gilt fillet and spine title, on the edges traces of an earlier decorative treatment in green and red. Brown cloth slipcase.
Literature
Offenberg 57; Goff Heb-98; Hain 9369=11136; Steinschneider 6916.1; Thes A27; Iakerson 21; BMC XIII 28 (C.50.b.4)
Condition
Mivhar ha-Peninim (Choice of Pearls; translated from Arabic by Judah ibn Tibbon [?]), with anonymous commentary. [Soncino]: Joshua Solomon Soncino, 17 Shevat [5]244 (14 January 1484)
Chancery 4to (7 5/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 195 x 137 mm). Types 2:90 (sq.), 3:90 (sc.), 1:240 (sq.). 28 lines. collation: 1–78 84: 59 (of 60) lacking only fol. 1, blank, a few early annotations, the last two leaves a little dirty, overall a good copy. Recent vellum, gilt fillet and spine title, on the edges traces of an earlier decorative treatment in green and red. Brown cloth slipcase.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
first edition; the second book printed in soncino. The Mivhar ha-Peninim (Choice of Pearls, or Choice of Corals) is a collection of epigrams gathered from Islamic, Persian and Indian sources, and arranged into various themes. It is attributed to the poet and philosopher ibn Gabirol, who flourished in Spain in the mid-eleventh century, and wrote both in Hebrew and Arabic. The translation is attributed to Judah ibn Tibbon, of the twelfth-century Provençal dynasty, but the evidence seems not to be certain. The colophon includes the name of the corrector, Solomon ben Perets Bonfoy Zarfati, whose name appears also in the colophons of several books printed by the Gunzenhausers in Naples (see lots 21 and 22).