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BODIN, Jean.

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The demonomy of wizards. New review & correction of previous impressions. Antwerp, Arnould Coninx for Jehan Keerberghe, 1593. In-8 (170 x 103 mm) of 467 pp.; ivory parchment, smooth back with handwritten title (contemporary binding). Caillet, I, 1270; Guaita, 568; Tchemerzine, I 723; see Yves-Plessis, 843 (é.o.). Antwerp draw of the eighth edition of the famous book by Jean Bodin to Jehan Keerberghe who shared the privilege with printer Arnould Coninx. Bodin's Demonomy was first published in Paris in 1580, then put on the index on September 1, 1594. A new corner, last guard ripped off. Source: unidentified ex-libris (motto Leal Hag Feal).

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