RAZIEL HAMALACH. Anonymous

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $2,500

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

author

(KABBALAH).

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 cornucopia of mystical texts and magical recipes. Though the title purports that the book was handed by the angel Raziel to Adam, it has long been known even in the most traditional circles that the work is in fact medieval in origin. Because of the popular belief that the book is protection from fire, many keep a copy of Raziel in the home, or today, in the automobile

ff. 18, [1], 19-45. Previous owners’ signatures. Small hole in ttile and frst leaf affecting a few letters, some staining. Modern boards. 4to

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