The Ricky Jay Collection Part III
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Lot 421
SCOT, Reginald (c. 1538-1599). The Discoverie of Witchcraft...
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SCOT, Reginald (c. 1538-1599). The Discoverie of Witchcraft. Bungay: John Rodker, 1930. Quarter dark red morocco over green cloth, titles gilt stamped. LIMITED EDITION number 48 of 1,275 copies produced on specially-made Dutch paper with deckled edges, and including reproductions of original woodcuts, among these the iconic images of conjuring apparatus from what is considered the first work in English to explain magic tricks. With an introduction by the Rev. Montague Summers. Small folio. Spine sunned and chipped, ends browned, else very good.
