2023 Deluxe Limited Edition - (1830) Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft by Sir Walter Scott, Illustrated by George Cruikshank.

Author: Sir Walter Scott. George Cruikshank, illustrator.
Title: Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft, Addressed to J.G. Lockhart Esq.
Publisher: Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 2023 (Deluxe Limited Edition #169/1200, reproducing the 1830 edition by John Murray, London).
Language: Text in English.
Size: Box 8" X 5.5". Book 7" X 4.5".
Pages: ix-402 pages.
Binding: Luxuriously bound in a fine Italian genuine tan leather with intricate gilt detailing and 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the "hubbed" spine. Features a red leather title label and superb craftsmanship with sewn pages. Includes a unique, custom-crafted, cloth-bound double slipcase for additional protection and elegance. Satin-ribbon page marker and printed endpapers add further refinement. All in fine condition. All edges gilt.
Content: Fine content with crisp, acid-neutral, archival-quality paper ensuring durability (bright, tight and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 12 color illustrations by George Cruikshank, renowned illustrator of Charles Dickens’s novels, reproducing the vintage artwork from the 1830 edition.

Estimate: (Since the 1,200 copies of this limited edition were sold out, it has become scarce in the market, with few, if any, copies currently available for sale worldwide.)

The book: This highly sought-after Easton Press Deluxe Limited Edition reproduces the influential 1830 edition of Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft by Sir Walter Scott. Limited to just 1,200 hand-numbered copies, this edition #169 exemplifies fine bookmaking, blending exquisite craftsmanship with a deep cultural and historical narrative. Scott’s exploration of the supernatural, witchcraft, and esoteric matters sparked a significant 19th-century interest in these subjects. The volume is both a literary treasure and a collector’s masterpiece, celebrated for its scholarly insight and timeless appeal.

The author: Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a pioneering Scottish novelist, poet, and historian renowned for works such as Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and Waverley. His profound understanding of history and folklore brought the supernatural to life in a way that has influenced generations of readers and writers.

The illustrator: George Cruikshank (1792–1878), one of the foremost illustrators of the 19th century, contributed 12 color images to this edition. Known for his work in Charles Dickens's novels, Cruikshank’s detailed and evocative engravings perfectly complement Scott's exploration of the supernatural and esoteric themes, bringing the text to life.