Hughes pennethorne introduction (1 risultati)

Slipcased. Condizione: Near Fine. First Thus. "Perhaps the most important & terrible work on demonology ever written,'' this book was designed to serve as an instructional guide to those seeking to suppress what was perceived as an underground movement, led by the Devil with witches as his servants, against Christianity in the Middle Ages. First printed in 1486, this is a stunning slipcased edition in 221 pages with woodcut illustrations throughout, with an Introduction that discusses the witchcraft phenomenon by Pennethorne Huges. Published by the Folio Society in 1968 (First, thus), this hardcover has matte black cloth-covered boards with striking silver & red designs to both front & back/silver lettering & same design to spine. Condition is Near Fine: virtually flawless except for the fact that the spine has faded & is a bid rubbed. Else, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white & completely unmarked. The slipcase is sturdy & secure, but shows rubbing with some loss to extremities. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next day. …