Witchcraft, Magic, & Alchemy by Grillot de GivryFrederick Publications 1954 Translated by J. Courtenay Locke Small hardcover volume bound in plain black cloth with a red title on the spine. Richly illustrated throughout with black & white illustrations. Lots of information packed into one little book! Textblock is clean & without issues; there is some insect damage to the spine.

and vacant eyes

but I just use mine for general decor

They were briefly popular during the 1850s-1860s before being superseded by the even cheaper but sturdier tintype

Undated but mid-19th century edition of this religious classic

Just the right size for rings or studs

Review photos carefully: All pages are shown

orange stain at the top

Stated first edition

Very good condition with some slight wear to the corners and wrinkling on the back page

it’s a potent & evocative piece

Florida water

New York in the bottom lefthand corner