First edition book: THE DARK WORLD OF WITCHES - The Story of Witchcraft from the Beginnings of Magic until the Present Day, by Eric Maple; published by A. S. Barnes, 1964. Hardcover with dustjacket, 209 pages with index; illustrated in b&w; measures 6x8.5 inches. Explores the history and practices of witchcraft, focusing on the English witch hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries, and is considered a classic in the study of folklore and the occult. The book, written by English folklorist Eric Maple, delves into the misconceptions surrounding witches, the history of trials, and the pagan religion, often citing Margaret Murray's controversial Witch-cult hypothesis. Condition is VG-/VG-: dj has small cover hole, chipping at spine extremities and fold extremities, light spine tanning, several small edge tears, foxing to back cover; the book itself has some light foxing to spine and cover edge, corner bend to back cover, ink inscription to first endpaper, otherwise clean and bright pages, and strong binding. (Vintage, Antique, Antiquarian, Books, Religion, Occult, Witchery, Pagan, Trials, Salem, Theology, Art, History, Christianity, Church, Sociology, 1960's, Collectable, Memorabilia) 


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