Wagstaffe, John

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Description

Wagstaffe, John
The question of Witchcraft debated; or a discourse against their opinion that affirme witches... London: s.n [but "for Edward Millington"], 1669.
paper, ink, leather

8vo (5 6/8 x 3 1/2 in.; 155 x 88 mm.). Without A1 first blank, small hole on the inner margin of title, not affecting text, uniformly slightly browned. Contemporary calf; rebacked; title-piece in purple morocco supplied later (19th century?).

Literature

Wing W198A; ESTC R1795 & R27588

Catalogue Note

First edition, second issue, without "Edward Millington" as publisher.
This strong critique of the belief in witchcraft is followed by Lucian's dialogue "Lovers of Lies" about perpetuation of ancient superstitions.