Materials Toward a History of Witchcraft by H. C. Lea.Hardcover, English text, good condition. Slipcase is fair and has some repaired splits.3 volumes, 1957. Insanely rare and impossible to find, especially with the slipcase.Henry Charles Lea's \"History of Witchcraft\" is a multi-volume scholarly work that examines the historical development of witchcraft beliefs and practices, particularly in Europe, from the Middle Ages through the early modern period. It delves into the evolution of these beliefs, the phenomenon of witch trials, and the social and cultural contexts that fueled them. Lea's work is notable for its extensive use of primary source materials and its focus on the legal and institutional aspects of witchcraft accusations.