[Kabbalah]. Anonymous

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,300

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author

RAZIEL HAMALACH.

printer

Moses Mendes Coitinho

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1701

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within elaborate woodcut architectural border. 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

ff. 18, [1], 19-45. Browned and dampstained, final 4 leaves heavily worn with marginal repairs. Modern boards. 4to

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