Compendium of compositions written in different periods by various authors, all dealing with Kabbalistic and other mystical, magical, occultic, and esoteric Jewish teachings, including a translation of the ancient Kabbalistic Hebrew text known as "Sefer Yetzira, " which gives the collection its title. Accompanied by numerous illustrations, diagrams, and sketches in the text lending visual expression to various terms and concepts introduced in the compositions. A list of the compositions included in this compendium can be provided upon request.

208; 207; 128; 144 pp., approx. 18 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Some loose leaves. One detached gathering. Worming to first five leaves. Black wax seal (showing a mystical emblem consisting of a skull, a snake entwined around a staff, and a cross) stamped on the leaf following title page. Minor tears to leaf following title page. Later binding (with new pastedowns); abrasions and blemishes to binding.