Mason, James

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 USD

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Description

The Anatomie of Sorcerie. Wherein the Wicked Impietie of Charmers, Inchanters, and such like, is discouered and confuted. London: by John Legatte, 1612
paper, ink, leather

4to (172 x 132 mm). A few quires browned, but a well-margined copy. Contemporary mottled calf stamped in blind; rebacked.

Literature

STC 17615

Catalogue Note

first edition. The present work differs from many of its contemporaries by not just defining sorcery, but suggesting methods for determining who is guilty of practicing "bewitchment".

Mason remains an obscure figure and the work is quite rare in commerce. Only a single copy has appeared at auction since the 1930's. The HV Jones example (fully rebound) realized some $290 in 1919.