By Rossell Hope Robbins
Crown Publishers, New York
Copyright 1959
Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket
571 pages with approximately 250 black-and-white illustrations
Vintage 1959 hardcover edition of Rossell Hope Robbins’s important reference work, The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Demonology. Robbins was a scholar and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
This extensively researched volume examines the history, beliefs, accusations, trials, and folklore surrounding witchcraft and demonology, particularly in Europe and America. Subjects include witches’ sabbats, pacts with the devil, incubi and succubi, demonic possession and exorcism, werewolves, vampires, poltergeists, sorcery, heresy, the Inquisition, torture, witch trials, Salem, and the theological and legal theories that contributed to centuries of persecution.
The book draws upon historical documents and original sources held in major libraries. It includes approximately 250 illustrations, reproductions, and historical images, along with an extensive bibliography. It remains a fascinating reference for collectors and readers interested in occult history, folklore, religion, witch trials, demonology, and the supernatural.
Edition information:
Copyright 1959 by Crown Publishers, Inc., New York. Printed in the United States. This copy appears to be a 1959 Book Club Edition/printing. No ISBN is present.
Condition:
Preowned vintage condition. The hardcover book itself is in good condition for its age. The binding and spine appear mostly secure but show some minor looseness consistent with age and use. Black boards show rubbing, scuffing, edge wear, and wear at the corners and spine ends. Pages and page edges have age-related toning. Endpapers show scattered discoloration, foxing, and spotting.
The original illustrated dust jacket is present but is in poor, fragile condition. The rear portion and flap have significant loss and deterioration. An archival-quality clear Mylar dust-jacket protector is recommended to help prevent further damage.
Please carefully review all photographs, as they are an important part of the condition description and show the exact book and dust jacket you will receive.
A desirable vintage illustrated reference for an occult library, historical collection, or collector of witchcraft and supernatural literature.
Book will be carefully packaged for shipping.
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