“Shvilei Emunah.” Faith, philosophy and wisdom by Rabbi Meir Aldabi. Riva di Trento, 1559. First Edition.
180 leaves. 19 cm. With sketches.
Rabbi Meir Aldabi [circa 1310-130] was the grandson of the Rosh, a sage of Toledo who immigrated to Jerusalem. This book was published by Rabbi Josef Ottolenghi, a sage of Italy who worked in publishing.
Many antiquated owner signatures in Spanish and Latin script אורי שריננטי?. שמואל ירחינאה (?!) and others. New, elegant leather binding. An artistic correction on the bottom of the title page and a line missing from the reverse of the title page. Quality white paper. Some age stains. Very fine condition.