Auction 15 · Lot 467
Manual of Practical Kabbalah and Magic
- Estimate
- $3,000–$5,000
- Hammer price
- $2,500
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
(KABBALAH).
Place
Russia
Publication
19th Century
Description
Hebrew manuscript in various Aschkenazic hands. With numerous diagrams including a Kabbalistic illustration of the human body
summary
A fascinating compendium of Kabbalistic charms and remedies containing magical amulets for various maladies some of which allegedly date to antiquity. The author states these formulae were revealed to King Solomon by Ashmodai (King of the Demons), others were in the writings of the Baal ShemTov. Included are formulae on how to impregnate a woman (attributed to Aristotle) and protection from stillborn children (attributed to Hulda the Prophetess). Also recipes and incantations (some in Yiddish) for wealth, financial success, vigor and exorcising evil spirits
ff.35 (including blanks) with two loose leaves. Recent limp boards, upper cover tooled “Property of Dr. Elia C. Epstein, May 1939, Los Angeles, Calif." Folio
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