Lévi (Éliphas)

ÉLIPHAS LÉVI — THE MYSTERIES OF KABBALAH — ORIGINAL EDITION — 1920 Lévi (Éliphas). The Mysteries of Kabbalah or the Occult Harmony of the Two Testaments, contained in the prophecy of Ezekiel and the Apocalypse of Saint John. Paris, Émile Nourry, 1920. large octavo, softcover, cover restored. Posthumous original edition, published from the autograph manuscript drafted in 1861 by Éliphas Lévi (Alphonse-Louis Constant, 1810-1875), renowned French occultist, for his disciple Baron de Spedalieri. Important treatise on Hermetic philosophy and Kabbalistic symbolism, establishing correspondences between Ezekiel’s visions, the Apocalypse of Saint John, Esoteric traditions and the arcsana of the Tarot. 261 pages, 95 figures announced in the text and 12 color plates inserted as plates, all present. The title page erroneously lists 10 plates, while the cover and the table on page 257 correctly indicate 12. Numerous symbolic representations, pentacles, Kabbalistic figures, prophetic visions and tarot-related illustrations. Copy complete with its 12 plates, softcover with the original printed cover. Spine and corners reinforced, some stains and signs of use on the cover. Interior well preserved overall. Interesting original edition, sought after by collectors of occultism, Kabbalah and the history of Western esotericism.

Estimation:€250

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