RAZIEL HAMALACH [Kabbalah]

AUCTION 1 | Thursday, November 14th, 1996 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art

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RAZIEL HAMALACH [Kabbalah]

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch, unusual kabbalistic charts and diagrams throughout. Lightly stained, margins of first three ff. taped, modern boards, 4to Vinograd, Amsterdam 731; Fuks, Amsterdam 573

Amsterdam: Moses Mendes Coutinho 1701

Est: $700 - $1,000

PRICE REALIZED $1,900

A collection of mystical, magical and cosomological texts whose authorship is traditionally attributed to the Biblical Adam. It is popularly believed that the Book of Raziel’s talismanic powers protects its owner’s home from fire and other dangers.