Sold for:
$400
$400
Hutchinson, Francis (1661-1739) An Historical Essay Concerning Witchcraft . London: Printed for R. Knaplock and D. Midwinter, 1718. Octavo, first edition, with half-title and final advertisement leaf present, front board missing, preliminary leaves detached. Another voice of reason in the witch debate, Hutchinson sets out a cautionary set of arguments against the practice of witch-hunting. He was especially skeptical of the testimony of child accusers, whose dramatic demonic possessions caused the Salem tragedy. Collated, complete.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-11-18
