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LOT 218:
Unknown Book of Cures. Segulot, Kabala and Astrology. North Africa, 18th Century
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Unknown Book of Cures. Segulot, Kabala and Astrology. North Africa, 18th Century
Unknown medical treatise in manuscript. North Africa, 18th century.
173, [47] leaves written on both their sides. 14.5x10 cm.
The primary section of the anthology (leaves 1-173) relates to medicine. The author was a Jewish doctor who quotes from tens of classic Christian and Arabic medical works, and mentions cures from Jewish authors such as Isaac Israeli, Maimonides, Palquera and Yitzchak Tzahalon from the "Sha'arei Refuah V'Aruka MiSefer Amtachat Binyamin" and more. He also quotes lesser known doctors from other sources, including: שמעתי ישראל אברהם אלמושני (leaf 17a) מספר חיים בן מוסא (82a and more).
The second section of the anthology, 47 leaves in different hands and on different types of paper, discuss medicine, segulot, astrology and kabbalah, with sketches. Owner signature at the end of the manuscript, on leaf [9]a: יצחק דאנאן יצ"ו.
Not bound. Aging stains. Most of the anthology is in fine condition, other than a blemish to the title page.
The second section is in moderate condition. Many tears in the margins affecting text.
