A decorative floral garland or festoon composed of roses and foliage, draped and tied with ribbons at the top and sides, forming a central wreath.

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From the Publisher.

A small woodcut vignette of a tiered fountain spraying water, set within a landscape or garden border.

Herewith we present to you the Magico-Cabbalistic and Theosophical Work original: Opus Mago-Cabbalisticum & Theosophicum. This refers to a specific tradition of Western esotericism that combines Jewish mystical traditions (Cabbala) with "Theosophy," which in this 18th-century context refers to a direct, philosophical knowledge of God and nature., long desired by many, in its complete state, with the sincere wish that it may serve you to great benefit and much spiritual edification! We also venture to assure you that the late author German: seel. (selig), meaning "blessed" or "of blessed memory," used to refer to a deceased person. has provided much that is good and many a precious truth, both in natural The text cuts off here at the word "natür-"; the catchword "lichen" suggests the word is "natürlichen" (natural), likely referring to "natural philosophy" or science.