Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art

Ha-Ilan Ha-Kadosh – Paper Scroll – “Segula” for Protection and for Raising Sons – Warsaw, 1864

Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
“Ilan Ha-Gadol”, Kabbalic illustrations, fundamentals of Kabbalah, Sephirot order and the development of realms, by Rabbi Meir Poppers disciple of Ha-Ari. Warsaw, 1864. Printed on a paper scroll, 3.5 meters long. “Ilan HaGadol” written by Rabbi Meir Poppers…disciple of Ha-Ari… to climb a ladder…including all the writings of Ha-Ari…”. Approbation by Rebbe Yesha’ayahu Mushkat, who writes: ”…I give my consent to print the Ilan HaKadosh…”. Below the approbation the protective qualities of the Ilan are written: “protection against all evil and for raising sons”. Shaped as a scroll, text printed from top to bottom, 350X20 cm. The title “Ilan” and its illustrations are in golden ink. Condition varies – most of the Ilan in good condition, on top – an open tear (approbation) and some rough open tears at the end.
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