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1650 CURIOSITEZ INOUYES SUR LA SCULPTURE TALISMANIQUE DES PERSANS By Jacques Gaffarel Very Good Esoteric
1650
CURIOSITEZ INOUYES SUR LA SCULPTURE TALISMANIQUE DES PERSANS
horoscope des Patriarches et lecture des Estoilles
By Jacques Gaffarel
Author Bio: Jacques Gaffarel (1601–1681) was a French scholar and astrologer. He followed the family tradition of studying medicine, and then became a priest, but mainly developed his interests in the fields of natural history and Oriental occultism, gaining fluency in the Hebrew, Persian, and Arabic languages.
Synopsis: Curiositez inouyes sur la sculpture talismanique des Persans, horoscope des Patriarches et lecture des estoiles "Unheard-of Curiosities concerning Talismanical Sculpture of the Persians, the horoscope of the Patriarchs, and the reading of the Stars" Magic - Occulta - Kabbalah. Two fold-out Hebrew celestial maps show Gaffarel's central work on Jewish astrology, Kabbalah and various magical beliefs. Gaffarel's most significant and important work "Curiositez inouyes" deals with oriental talismans, Hebrew, Egyptian and Arabic astrology, Kabbalah and astrology. The book is divided into three parts. The first focuses on defending the Orientals, especially the Jews, against various historical calumnies. The second deals with Persian talisman sculpture and astrology. The third deals with the horoscope of the patriarchs and the astrology of the ancient Hebrews. The book opens to two celestial charts or Kabbalistic planispheres on which the constellations form Hebrew letters.
Format: Vellum, Octavo (Standard) (8vo 6 × 9 in 152 × 229 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Language: French
Published By: Not Identified,
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Very Good - This edition is rare. Two fold-out Hebrew sky maps show Gaffarel's central work on Jewish astrology, Kabbalah and various magical beliefs. Gaffarel's most important work "Curiositez inouyes" deals with oriental talismans, Hebrew, Egyptian and Arabic astrology, Kabbalah and star divination. The book is divided into three parts. The first focuses on defending Orientals, especially Jews, against various historical slanders. The second covers Persian talisman sculpture and astrology. The third deals with the horoscope of the patriarchs and the astrology of the ancient Hebrews. In the book there are two celestial maps or Kabbalistic planispheres to open, on which the constellations form Hebrew letters. - Partly with contemporary marginalia. Some minimal stains, overall still a good copy.
Collation:
pp. 315
Please see Photos as part of condition report.
SKU: BTETM0002412
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
1650
CURIOSITEZ INOUYES SUR LA SCULPTURE TALISMANIQUE DES PERSANS
horoscope des Patriarches et lecture des Estoilles
By Jacques Gaffarel
Author Bio: Jacques Gaffarel (1601–1681) was a French scholar and astrologer. He followed the family tradition of studying medicine, and then became a priest, but mainly developed his interests in the fields of natural history and Oriental occultism, gaining fluency in the Hebrew, Persian, and Arabic languages.
Synopsis: Curiositez inouyes sur la sculpture talismanique des Persans, horoscope des Patriarches et lecture des estoiles "Unheard-of Curiosities concerning Talismanical Sculpture of the Persians, the horoscope of the Patriarchs, and the reading of the Stars" Magic - Occulta - Kabbalah. Two fold-out Hebrew celestial maps show Gaffarel's central work on Jewish astrology, Kabbalah and various magical beliefs. Gaffarel's most significant and important work "Curiositez inouyes" deals with oriental talismans, Hebrew, Egyptian and Arabic astrology, Kabbalah and astrology. The book is divided into three parts. The first focuses on defending the Orientals, especially the Jews, against various historical calumnies. The second deals with Persian talisman sculpture and astrology. The third deals with the horoscope of the patriarchs and the astrology of the ancient Hebrews. The book opens to two celestial charts or Kabbalistic planispheres on which the constellations form Hebrew letters.
Format: Vellum, Octavo (Standard) (8vo 6 × 9 in 152 × 229 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Language: French
Published By: Not Identified,
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Very Good - This edition is rare. Two fold-out Hebrew sky maps show Gaffarel's central work on Jewish astrology, Kabbalah and various magical beliefs. Gaffarel's most important work "Curiositez inouyes" deals with oriental talismans, Hebrew, Egyptian and Arabic astrology, Kabbalah and star divination. The book is divided into three parts. The first focuses on defending Orientals, especially Jews, against various historical slanders. The second covers Persian talisman sculpture and astrology. The third deals with the horoscope of the patriarchs and the astrology of the ancient Hebrews. In the book there are two celestial maps or Kabbalistic planispheres to open, on which the constellations form Hebrew letters. - Partly with contemporary marginalia. Some minimal stains, overall still a good copy.
Collation:
pp. 315
Please see Photos as part of condition report.
SKU: BTETM0002412
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
Very Good - This edition is rare. Two fold-out Hebrew sky maps show Gaffarel's central work on Jewish astrology, Kabbalah and various magical beliefs. Gaffarel's most important work "Curiositez inouyes" deals with oriental talismans, Hebrew, Egyptian and Arabic astrology, Kabbalah and star divination. The book is divided into three parts. The first focuses on defending Orientals, especially Jews, against various historical slanders. The second covers Persian talisman sculpture and astrology. The third deals with the horoscope of the patriarchs and the astrology of the ancient Hebrews. In the book there are two celestial maps or Kabbalistic planispheres to open, on which the constellations form Hebrew letters. - Partly with contemporary marginalia. Some minimal stains, overall still a good copy. Please see photos as part of condition report