Rare 17th century crypto book for auction.

[Dave Korn]

On 12 September 2007 19:28, Steven M. Bellovin wrote:

> On Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:28:51 -0400
> "Perry E. Metzger" <perry at piermont.com> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> A rare 17th century crypto book is being auctioned.
>> 
>> http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/4122383/
>> 
> As I commented to Bruce, see what Kahn says about it:  "But the work,
> while containing some cipher systems, mainly defends the occultism of
> Trithemius".

  Sure, that's what the *ciphertext* says....  <g>

    cheers,
      DaveK
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