Toldoth Adam [charms, remedies and talismans]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $1,000

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author

LOANZ, ELIJAH

printer

n.p.

Place

Zolkiew

Publication

1720

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within a typographical border. Kabbalistic patterns and diagrams throughout

references

Vinograd, Zolkiew 30; Mehlman 1353 (incomplete)

summary

The author, a disciple of the MaHaRa”L of Prague, was an outstanding Kabbalist of Germany. A grandson of R. Joselman of Rosheim, he was popularly known as R. Eliyahu Ba’al Shem, in respect of his abilities to treat the sick

ff. 38, (7). Browned, title page loose. Later wrappers. 12mo

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