07-20-201807-21-2018
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3117BBoston
July 20, 2018 12:00 PMCalender
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Davenport, John (fl. circa 1646) The Witches of Huntingdon, their Examinations and Confessions; exactly taken by his Majesties Justices

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$4,305$3,500
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 3117BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 20, 2018 12:00PM

Description:

Davenport, John (fl. circa 1646) The Witches of Huntingdon, their Examinations and Confessions; exactly taken by his Majesties Justices of Peace for that County. London: Printed by W. Wilson, for Richard Clutterbuck, 1646. First edition, quarto, rare; ESTC lists five U.S. copies; no auction sales since 1930; bound in full crushed russet morocco by Riviere, inner gilt dentelles, a.e.g.; light dampstains, some leaves lightly browned, 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.

A-B4, C2.
http://estc.bl.uk/R200949
Estimate $2,000-3,000


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Keywords

Richard Clutterbuck, Davenport, London, United States