Sha’ar HaShamayim. Regarding birds and animals, mountains and hills, nature, the immortality of the soul, and resurrection. By [Rabbi Gershon bar Shlomo]. [Venice], at Meir Yaakov Ish Parenzo. [1547]. First edition.
64 leaves, 20 cm. Original title page with the illustration of the menorah and the colophon which states that the work was printed in 1547.
The author, Rabbi Gershon ben Shlomo of Catalonia, was a 13th-century Spanish sage. It is believed that he was the father of the Ralbag and the son-in-law of the Ramban.
New, half-leather binding. Minimal stains and professional restorations. Very fine condition.