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1945 Witchcraft in England
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated
The first edition, first impression of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding.
Illustrated throughout by the English writer and artist Mervyn Peake (1911-1968), best known for his Gormenghast books.
An introduction to the history of witchcraft in England by award-winning folklorist and author Christina Hole (1896-1985). Hole has been described by The Times as a “leading authority on English folk customs and culture” ("Obituary: Christina Hole"; 29 Nov 1985).
Chapters include: Art of Magic; Witchcraft and Religion; Maleficium; Familiars; Prophets and Astrologers; and many more.
Condition
In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with small stains to the boards. Spine is slightly faded. Light shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for a tidemark to the lower corner of the fore edge, affecting the occasional page.
Very Good
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