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$554
$554
Wenham, Jane (d. 1730) The Case of the Hertfordshire Witchcraft Consider'd . London: for John Pemberton, 1712. Octavo, first edition, first two leaves browned, text untrimmed throughout, in boards. This account of the witchcraft trial of Jane Wenham is popularly thought to be the last trial of its kind conducted in England. This is inaccurate, other trials were pursued in the courts subsequent to Wenham's conviction. Happily, although Jane was found guilty, she ultimately escaped a death sentence, and lived out her natural life under the protection of William Cowper (1665-1723).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-11-18
