Hebrew Amulet. Hebrew manuscript with translation and explanation in English by Dr. Louis Loewe (personal secretary of Sir Moses Montefiore), prepared for “His Royal Highness, the Duke of Sussex.”

AUCTION 69 | Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Holy Land Maps and Ceremonial Objects

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Hebrew Amulet. Hebrew manuscript with translation and explanation in English by Dr. Louis Loewe (personal secretary of Sir Moses Montefiore), prepared for “His Royal Highness, the Duke of Sussex.”

Amulet in four spheres with names of angels and associated kabbalistic texts. Signed by Loewe. Written left-to-right. pp. (6). Folds. Modern boards. 4to.

(England): Mid-19th century

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $500

The transcription of this amulet was presented by Dr. Louis Loewe (1809-88) to the Duke of Sussex, Prince Augustus Frederick (1773-1843), 6th son of King George III and a keen Hebraist.