Maamar HaSechel - Cremona, 1556

Maamar HaSechel, "Of the duties of the heart… arranged in the order of the Ten Commandments". Cremona: Vincenzo Conti, 1556. Title page illustrated with a fine engraving. The identity of the author is not known. In subsequent editions, the book was erroneously attributed to R. Eliezer son of R. Natan (Raavan). [2], 5-54 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Slight traces of past dampness. Tears to title page and second leaf, repaired with paper (slightly affecting text on second leaf). Margins of several leaves trimmed on text border. New quarter-leather binding, covered with marbled paper.