Giovan Battista Serra. Maravigliosi et Occulti Secreti Naturali Novamente [“Wonderful and Hidden Natural Secrets.”]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $500

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author

(KABBALAH).

printer

Giacomo Ardizzoni

Place

Bologna

Publication

1625

Description

First edition. Printer’s device on title.

summary

Scarce little pamphlet containing 25 natural remedies and folk treatments (Seguloth) to aid various injuries and illnesses, based upon secrets embedded within Kabbalistic wisdom. Almost nothing is known of the author beyond the fact that he was a Jewish convert to Christianity and an itinerant physician, popularly known as Il Giudeo (“the Jew”).

ff. 4. Lightly stained, small neat repair to title. Modern boards. 12mo.

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