Disquisitionum magicarum libri sex, quibus continetur accurata curiosarum artium, et vanarum superstitiorum confutatio [...] [rev. ed.].

4to: [16]-1070-[2 bl.] pp. (serious browning, front flyleaf loosening).

Later overl. vellum (archival deed?), spine with 4 raised bands titled in ink (some sm. def.). Heavily browned copy, due to the bad paper quality.

Cologne edition (first Leuven 1599) of this Catholic standard work on many aspects of exorcism, magic and witchcraft, by the Antwerp-born M.A. Del Rio (1551-Leuven 1608), serving as an extensive handbook for judges in trials of witchcraft and sorcery. Engraved title with 11 smaller scenes from Exodus. Text in double col. Woodcut head and tail pieces, decor. initials.
Ref. VD-17 1:001077L. - DBS II:1899:7. - Coumont D45-16. - Caillet 2967. - Bn-Opale plus. - This ed. not in Wellcome, Duveen, Krivatsy, BL, Matagne (Namur).
Prov. Old ownership entry on flyleaf. - Libr. stamp on title.