Author: HOLE, CHRISTINA.
Title: Witchcraft in England. (Illustrated by Mervyn Peake).
Description: London: B.T.Batsford, 1945. Second impression. A survey giving a general impression of witchcraft in England as it appeared when all believed in it and in the subsequent period when doubt was in the ascendant. "In striking contrast to the objectivity of the writing are Mr Mervyn Peake's illustrations..He contributes over fifty drawings, ranging from thumbnail sketches of astonishing expressiveness to elaborate plates in line and wash, which convey all the sinister horror, that lurking dreadful fascination that the word 'Witchcraft' conjures up."(The Birmingham Post). Pp.168, over 50 illustrations throughout by Mervyn Peake. Red cloth, edge slightly rubbed. Dustwrapper, illustrated by Mervyn Peake, has small tears and losses to top and tail of spine and corner tips, scuffing to spine edge, in a clear protective wrap. Scarce. VG/VG.

Keywords: Christina Hole Witchcraft England Illustrated Mervyn Peake Magic Religion Maleficium Familiars Fraud Malic Alien Worship White Witch Prophets Astrologers Decline Belief 51986 Occult


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