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Shefa Tal (Fundamentals of Kabbalah) – Hanau, 1612 – First Edition – Signatures and Glosses - Shefa Tal, introductions and fundamentals of kabbalah, by R. Shabtai Sheftel Horowitz of Prague. Hanau: Hans Jacopa Hena, 1612. First edition. Various kabbalistic illustrations and diagrams throughout book. Approbations of leading Torah scholars of the generation, including R. Shlomo Efraim Luntshitz, Rabbi of Prague, the Kli Yakar; R. Eliyahu Baal Shem Loans; R. Yeshayah Horowitz, the Shlah (cousin of the author of the book); and R. Chaim Feivel Mendlen, son-in-law of the Shlah. Colophon on last leaf. Various ownership inscriptions on title page, one dated 1804. Short handwritten glosses. [10], 74, [1], 75-87, 89-94 leaves. 29 cm. Several dark leaves. Fair to fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Small tears and open tears, partially repaired with paper. Worming, slightly affecting text. Old binding, with wear and defects.