"This is the book of Adam HaRishon given to him by Raziel HaMalach". Kabbalah and segulot. Amsterdam: Moses Mendes Coitinho, [1701]. First edition. Many kabbalistic illustrations.
First edition, edited and printed from manuscripts. This book is the source of many renowned segulot, for remembering Torah study, a protective amulet for a woman giving birth, etc. Just having this book in the house is a reputed segulah for protection from harm and fire as stated on the title page: "An excellent segulah to bear wise sons, for success, blessing and to extinguish fire, so that it shouldn't affect his home, and no evil being should reside in his home, since the holy, awesome book is concealed with his money in his treasury, and in times of trouble it will afford him speedy salvation. And to this, any learned person will attest". Some say that it is a segulah for the childless and for women experiencing difficult labor.

18, [1], 19-45 leaves. 22 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Many stains, including dark stains to several leaves. Minor wear. Leaves trimmed with damage to text in several places. Some leaves with markings and inscriptions (late) in pen and pencil to body of text and in margins. Early parchment binding. Wear and defects to binding.

Provenance: Estate of Prof. Ephraim Elimelech Urbach.