Artisan / Unknown - Artisan Miniature Esoteric Book – Menorah Leather, Arabic Astronomy & Tarot - 1950
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Artisan Miniature Esoteric Book – Menorah Leather Binding, Arabic Astronomy & Tarot, by Artisan / Unknown, 32 pages, 12.5 × 7.5 cm, languages Arabic, English and French, a special edition published as a limited printing with oldest item from 1950, in good artisanal condition.
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Title: Rare Artisan Miniature Esoteric Book – Menorah Leather Binding, Arabic Astronomy Manuscripts & Historical Tarot
Description:
A truly extraordinary and highly detailed artisan miniature book, hand-bound in dark brown leather. The front cover is embossed with a striking esoteric symbol featuring a stylized menorah / candlestick emblem surrounded by occult sigils, with a contrasting light tan leather spine.
- Rich & Unique Content: This volume features a rare esoteric hybrid concept, combining mounted miniature tarot card illustrations alongside historical Arabic astronomical manuscript pages with constellation diagrams (such as Gemini / كوكبة التوأمين and Cancer / كوكبة السرطان).
- Tarot & Alchemical Symbolism: Contains iconic Major Arcana and Etteilla-style tarot illustrations including The Emperor, The Moon, The Devil, King of Swords, La Roue de Fortune, Le Roi de Bâton, L'As de Denier, Le Cinq d'Epée, as well as alchemical elements like the Salamander.
- Craftsmanship: The illustrations are printed/lithographic images pasted onto thick cardboard leaves with warm terracotta/orange decorated margins and printed ornamental borders.
- Dimensions: Approx. 12.5 cm (Height) x 7.5 cm (Width).
- Condition: Very good artisanal/vintage condition with authentic wear and natural age patina. Please refer to all detailed photos for precise condition and measurements.
Title: Rare Artisan Miniature Esoteric Book – Menorah Leather Binding, Arabic Astronomy Manuscripts & Historical Tarot
Description:
A truly extraordinary and highly detailed artisan miniature book, hand-bound in dark brown leather. The front cover is embossed with a striking esoteric symbol featuring a stylized menorah / candlestick emblem surrounded by occult sigils, with a contrasting light tan leather spine.
- Rich & Unique Content: This volume features a rare esoteric hybrid concept, combining mounted miniature tarot card illustrations alongside historical Arabic astronomical manuscript pages with constellation diagrams (such as Gemini / كوكبة التوأمين and Cancer / كوكبة السرطان).
- Tarot & Alchemical Symbolism: Contains iconic Major Arcana and Etteilla-style tarot illustrations including The Emperor, The Moon, The Devil, King of Swords, La Roue de Fortune, Le Roi de Bâton, L'As de Denier, Le Cinq d'Epée, as well as alchemical elements like the Salamander.
- Craftsmanship: The illustrations are printed/lithographic images pasted onto thick cardboard leaves with warm terracotta/orange decorated margins and printed ornamental borders.
- Dimensions: Approx. 12.5 cm (Height) x 7.5 cm (Width).
- Condition: Very good artisanal/vintage condition with authentic wear and natural age patina. Please refer to all detailed photos for precise condition and measurements.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Esotericism, Illustrated, Religion
Book title
Artisan Miniature Esoteric Book – Menorah Leather, Arabic Astronomy & Tarot
Author/ Illustrator
Artisan / Unknown
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1950
Height
12.5 cm
Edition
Special edition
Width
7.5 cm
Language
Arabic, English, French
Original language
No
Publisher
Special printing - Limited edition
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
32
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