RAZIEL HAMALACH [Kabbalah]

Estimate: $700–$1,000
Hammer price: $1,900

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

Anonymous.

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Moses Mendes Coutinho

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1701

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch, unusual kabbalistic charts and diagrams throughout.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 731; Fuks, Amsterdam 573

summary

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.

Lightly stained, margins of first three ff. taped, modern boards, 4to

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