Lot 409
Ma'aseh Tuvia – Venice, 1707 – Many
Illustrations – First Edition
Ma'aseh Tuvia, on astronomy and research, medicine and anatomy, by Dr. Rabbi Tuvia Katz. Venice, [1707]. First edition. Many illustrations and sketches. On reverse side of title page is a portrait of the author at the age of 48. On Leaf 106, is a detailed illustration of the body and its inner organs paralleling it to a building. Approbation by Rabbi David Oppenheim and Venice rabbis. Odes of praise of the virtues of the author and the book. Ancient ownership inscriptions. [6], 158 leaves. Fair condition. Spotting, wear and tear. Leaves and pamphlets detached or loose. Contemporary leather binding, damaged and detached.
