Esprit Sabbathier, edited by François-Marie of the same order

Idealis Umbra Sapientiae Generalis, 1687

Paris: Paris, chez Mademoiselle Jablier, 1687, 1687. First Edition. Rebound in full calf.Octavo [7.5 x 6 inches]
[Latin and French] Condition: Near Fine.
24 engraved tables in Latin and 24 parallel tables in French. A Rare Parallel Latin–French Edition of Sabbathier’s Christian Kabbalah Engravings,
1687

Esprit Sabbathier, edited by François-Marie of the same order
Idealis Umbra Sapientiae Generalis, 1687

Publisher: Paris, chez Mademoiselle Jablier, 1687
Octavo [7.5 x 6 inches]
[Latin and French] Condition: Near Fine

A rare mystical work of Christian Kabbalah, authored by the Capuchin friar Esprit Sabbathier and edited by his brother François-Marie. The book sets out a symbolic system of universal wisdom, presented through 24 engraved tables in Latin and 24 parallel tables in French. Both parts were originally engraved onto one or two very large copperplates by the engraver Caumartin, then cut apart, glued down, and bound on tabs, a curious production method that explains why surviving complete copies are so scarce. This a very rare work of high mysticism and Christian Kabbalah.

Rebound in modern full leather with five raised bands, gilt title to the spine over a red paste down, and blind-stamped ruling to the borders of the boards. Inside are the two parts, one in Latin and one in French, each containing 24 double-page engraved tables mounted as described above.

Near Fine condition, with only light smudging to some pages and smudge marks at the base of the title page. Near Fine. Item #36

Price: $4,750.00