Sefer HaPeliah – Sefer HaKanah, kabbalistic book attributed to R. Avigdor Kara of Prague. Korets: Johann Anton Krieger, [1784]. First edition.
Sefer HaPeliah is a Segulah for protection. This tradition has its basis in approbations to the 1884 edition of the book by the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, the Rebbe of Husiatyn and Rebbe Uri HaKohen of Sambur.
[2], 111 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large, dark dampstains to last approx. 8 leaves. Wear and creases to margins of some leaves. Tears, including minute open tears to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Bookplate. Old binding, with minor defects and worming.
Provenance: Collection of Prof. Jordan S. Penkower.
