An exceptional signed and inscribed presentation copy of Auguries, Charms, Amulets by Ruth Finer Mintz, a notable poet and scholar of Jewish mysticism and symbolism. Published in 1983, this work explores ancient Judaic talismans, blessings, and mystical traditions — a poetic and scholarly meditation on language, faith, and protection.
This copy includes:
•A personalized inscription from Ruth Finer Mintz to Professor David Hirsch, noted scholar of English and Judaic Studies at Brown University.
•An original typed and signed letter (TLS) from Mintz, dated February 14, 1984, expressing thanks and poetic greetings — a beautiful glimpse into her academic and literary correspondence.
Bound in bright yellow boards with a striking black-printed Kabbalistic amulet design on the cover and dust jacket, symbolic of the sacred names of God used in Jewish mysticism.
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Details:
•Author: Ruth Finer Mintz
•Title: Auguries, Charms, Amulets
•Year: 1983
•Publisher: University Press of America
•Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
•Features: Author-signed and inscribed; includes typed, signed letter laid in
•Provenance: Presentation to Prof. David Hirsch (Brown University)
•Condition: Near Fine / Very Good+ — clean text, tight binding, bright jacket with light shelf wear