Raziel HaMalach – First Edition – Amsterdam, 1701 – Damaged and Incomplete Copy - Segulah

"This is the book of Adam HaRishon given to him by Raziel HaMalach". Kabbalah and segulot. Amsterdam: Moses Mendes Coutinho, [1701]. First edition. Many kabbalistic illustrations.
This is the first edition, arranged and printed from manuscripts. This book is the source of many renowned segulot, for remembering what one has learnt, a protection amulet for parturients, etc. Just having this book in the house is a proven segulah for protection from harm and fire, as is written on the title page. Some say that it is a segula for the childless and women experiencing difficult labor.
Damaged and incomplete copy. 18, [1], 19-44 leaves; [2] handwritten leaves. (Originally: 18, [1], 19-45 leaves. Leaf 45 is completely lacking, and was replaced in handwriting over two leaves). Open tears affecting text, with handwritten replacements, to every leaf of the book. Size of tears varies. At the beginning of the book the tears are relatively small, then medium size, and towards the end of the book are several big tears (half the leaf or more). Many of the illustrations and angel seals on the last leaves are missing and were replaced in handwriting. 22 cm. Fair-poor condition. Apart from the tears described above, stains, wear, and marginal tears to the title page repaired with paper. Darkened leaves. Contemporary leather binding with clasp remnants. Damage to the binding.