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SCOTT, Sir Walter.
George Cruikshank (illus),
Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft.
Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft Addressed to J. G. Lockhart, Esq. (1830) was a study of witchcraft and the supernatural by Sir Walter Scott. A lifelong student of folklore, Scott was able to draw on a wide-ranging collection of primary and secondary sources. The book is divided into ten parts, each taking the form of a letter from the author to his son-in-law, J. G. Lockhart. This format allows Scott to write in an informal, discursive manner, enhancing the book's readability.
- Published
- London: John Murray, 1830.
- References
- Colas 2249; Lipperheide 3178; not in Abbey Life.
- Plates
- 12
- Binding/Size
- Xs=12mo
- Value
- 0-5000
- Published
- London: John Murray, 1830.
- Ref
- 689
Large 12mo. SCARCE with 12 hand-coloured plates by George Cruikshank. Bound in full leather. Original spine and joint re-backed raised bands in blind, gilt rule, and black leather label to spine. o/w good & sound. With previous owner bookplate to front pastedown. SCARCE with the coloured plates. *Rebinding and restoration work on this book was carried out by Ron Norman of Hartlepool. (Ronnorm@aol.com)* Coloured plates in order: 1. The "Corps de Ballet." 2. The Spectre Skeleton. 3. The Goddess Freya. 4. Elfin Ducks. 5. The Persecuted Butler. 6. Elfin arrow Manufactory. 7. Fairy Revenge. 8. Puck in Mischief. 9. "Black John" Chastising the Witches. 10. Witches Frolic. 11. "Tak aff the Ghaist !" 12. The Ghost of Mrs. Leckie.
