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Americana: the First English Translation of Sepher Yezirah - New York, 1877 - Sepher Yezirah. A Book on Creation; or, The Jewish Metaphysics of Remote Antiquity. With English translation, preface, explanatory notes and glossary, by Rev. Dr. Isidor Kalisch. First ediiton of the book (which, based on most of its editions, is attributed to Avraham Avinu;  much has been written on the source of the book and its author) with the original Hebrew vowelized text and its English translation on facing pages. Bound with an additional book by the same author: A Sketch of the Talmud, the world renowned collection of Jewish traditions. New York, 1877. 57, 38 pp. 19 cm. Original binding. Gilt edges. Stains and minor blemishes. Very good overall condition.