Hebrew Amulet. Hebrew manuscript with translation and explanation in English by Dr. Louis Loewe (personal secretary of Sir Moses Montefiore), prepared for “His Royal Highness, the Duke of Sussex.”

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $500

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

author

(KABBALAH)

Place

(England)

Publication

Mid-19th century

Description

Amulet in four spheres with names of angels and associated kabbalistic texts. Signed by Loewe. Written left-to-right.

summary

The transcription of this amulet was presented by Dr. Louis Loewe (1809-88) to the Duke of Sussex, Prince Augustus Frederick (1773-1843), 6th son of King George III and a keen Hebraist.

pp. (6). Folds. Modern boards. 4to.

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