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magical book 1647

Description  "Geistlicher Schild" means "spiritual shield."  This is a miniature magic book from the 17th century.  Here is its complete title:
Geistlicher Schild gegen Geist- und leibliche gefährlichkeiten allzeit bey sich zu tragen :
darinnen sehr kräftige Segen und Gebet, so Theils von Gott offenbaret von der Kirchen und H.H. Vätern gemacht, und von Urbano VIII. Röm. Pabst approbiret worden : zum Trost aller christglaubigen sonderlich deren, so zu Wasser oder Land reisen, damit sie nach Kraft dieses bey sich tragenden Schilds, vor vielen Gefahren erhalten werden.
This is from someone else but I need to know is it worth anything and any info someone might have.
Category Books and Manuscripts
Medium paper
Distinguishing marks germany
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item 2"x3"
Date Period 1647 and 1705
Weight a couple of oz
History found it in a bag in trash
Price Paid (If known) found
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