Sold for:
$2,400
$2,400
Webster, John. The Displaying of Supposed Witchcraft. Wherein is affirmed there are many sorts of Deceivers and Imposters, and Divers Persons under a passive Delusion of Melancholy and Fancy. London: J[onas] M[oore], 1677. First edition. xvi, 346, [iv], pages. With the scarce imprimatur leaf dated July 29, 1676. One-third calf. Folio. Chipping, closed tears and old tape stains to first leaf, contemporary writing on its recto, minor discoloration to endsheets, leather well rubbed; very good. With the bookplates of Harry Houdini and Joseph Dunninger, and inscribed and signed on the ffep by Dunninger, and signed again by Dunninger.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-02-08
