Cabalistic letters, or Philosophical, historical & critical correspondence, between two cabalists, various elementary spirits, & Lord Astaroth. 

New edition expanded with LXXX new letters, quantity of remarks... 

in The Hague, at Pierre Paupie [ie Paris, Jean-Baptiste-Claude II Bauche], 1741;

3 volumes out of 6. here, volumes 1, 4, and 6.

15.52 x 9.6 cm. 

Full leather binding, decorated smooth spine, title labels, triple gilt framing on the covers, a sectioned fillet, marbled edge.

2 boards including the portrait of the Marquis d'Argens, at the top of the first volume, and illustrated vignette in the title of each volume, by Schley.

false title and title to each volume.

14 ff. (general preface, epistle, translator's preface); 374 pp. - 

in good condition: old gallery without depth having split 2 caps on the same volume and one corner of the cap; blunt corners; cut in good condition; smooth slice. We will nevertheless note a short trimming on the front edge of the 3 volumes. marginal wetting. Solid structures.

Second edition increased by 2 volumes, after the original published in 4 volumes in 1738.

 The work explores esoteric and mystical themes, featuring characters engaging in discussions of Kabbalah, magic, and other occult-related topics. Lord Astaroth, a demon from demonological tradition, is one of the protagonists of this correspondence.

These letters offer a fascinating insight into the philosophical and esoteric thought of the period, and they are often considered an example of 18th-century cabalistic literature.