[STREGONERIA] - DELRIO, Martin Anton (1551-1609) - Disquisitionum Magicarum Libri Sex. Venice: Giunti, 1652.   A fascinating copy of the famous treatise on magical arts by the Jesuit theologian Delrio published for the first time in 1599. The inquisitorial and erudite text investigates and condemns magical rituals and explains the procedures used against those who practiced witchcraft.   4to (225 x 160mm). Printer's device on title, woodcut initials (browning, foxing, holes on title not touching text, waterstains at first gatherings, tiny wormtrack at lower margin of gatherings 2V-2Y and 3C-3D, 4 detached leaves in gathering 3E). Modern boards, gilt title on spine label (light rubbing at label).

Estimate € 200 - 300

Sold € 800