Auction 95 Early Printed Books, Chassidut and Kabbalah, Letters and Manuscripts, Engravings and Jewish Ceremonial Objects
Manuscript, Goralot, Amulets, Segulot and Cures – Morocco, 19th Century
Manuscript, Goralot, amulets, Segulot and cures. [Morocco, 19th century.]
Western script by several scribes. Composed of two manuscripts. The first part is in unskilled writing, the second in neater writing. Many kabbalistic illustrations and diagrams.
The majority is in Judeo-Arabic (with sections in the Moroccan dialect).
Among other things, includes: amulets, Segulot and cures for various matters; Goralot, zodiacs, Hashbaot for demons, and more.
See Hebrew description for further contents of manuscript.
Colophon of one of the scribes on p. 56a. Name and ownership inscriptions in various places in the manuscript. Recurring inscriptions of the family name "Abuchatzeira" on p. 75a.
[159] leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears and wear, affecting text. Large open tears to several leaves, affecting text, partially repaired with paper. New binding.
Provenance: Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, MO.011.025.
PLEASE NOTE: Item descriptions were shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.