History of the Devil
Dec / 04 / 2009 / 05:31
by Daniel Defoe, Published by J. Bailey London, 1814Written by the author of Robinson Crusoe,
This is an 1814 edition of History Of The Devil, Ancient and Modern. The book is in Two Parts. The First Part discusses, A State of the Devil's Circumstances, From His Expulsion Out of Heaven, to the Creation; With Remarks on the Several Mistakes Concerning His Fall. The Second Part concerns His More Private Conduct Down to the Present Times; His Government, His Appearances, His Manner of Working, and the Tools He Works With and a Description of the Devil's Dwelling.
12mo, vi + 264 pp. Attractive deep brown leather, gilt title, etc. to spine, raised bands on spine, page edges a bit darkened, minor browning to pages, 1/2 paper flaw through page 13 & 14, otherwise text clean and bright throughout. This book is in excellent condition for its age.
SOLD for $190.00
