Ewen c l'estrange cecil (3 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: fair to good. 23 cm, 16, wraps, footnotes, cover edges worn and faded, small tears to cover edges, some foxing text, list of other Ewen works laid in.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. 8vo, xiii + pp345 complete with 7 b/w plates, including frontis, and fold out appendix one. Hardcover no dust jacket. Original binding of green cloth with gilt titles to spine in very good condition with a little shelf wear to top & tail of spine and a little rubbing to tips. Inside, the odd spot of foxing to the first 10 pages with all other pages and plates in excellent clean and bright condition. Witch Hunting and Witch Trails explores the history of witchcraft and the persecution of witches throughout Europe and the Americas examining the origins of witchcraft beliefs and practices, tracing their roots back to ancient pagan traditions and the influence of Christianity. It also delves into the cultural and social factors that contributed to the widespread fear and suspicion of witches during this time, including the role of religion, gender, and politics. A very nice copy of the extremely scarce First Eition.…

Hardcover. dj. Facsimile edition. Facsimile edition. Hardcover. Originally published in 1929, the author presents a formidable collection of facts brought together in a scholarly manner. This is an examination of the general history of witchcraft, its changing laws and legal procedures, as well as methods of interrogation and punishment. Cecil L'Estrange was a literary scholar, geneaologist, and researcher. Scarce edition in any condition. Light foxing throughout; DJ shows toning on edges and darkened spine, otherwise tight, bright, and unmarred. Green boards with gilt blocked titles to spine and goat's head to front boards/spine. 8vo. xiv, 346pp. Illus. (b/w), frontis, +6 other illustrations on pale green paper stock. Small annotation on ffep. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket.…