RARE 1909 Book of Witches 1st Ed MARCELLO TRUZZI Library Copy Occult Association
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RARE 1909 Book of Witches 1st Ed MARCELLO TRUZZI Library Copy Occult Association. Truzzi was a world-renowned sociologist, a co-founder of CSICOP, and a pioneering researcher into the paranormal, folklore, and witchcraft. This is a significantAssociation Copy for any serious occult or anomalistic collection. The Book of Witches by Oliver Madox Hueffer – 1909 First American Edition PROVENANCE: FROM THE LIBRARY OF MARCELLO TRUZZI This exceptional copy features the personal ownership stamp ("Like Hell It's Yours / Property of Marcello Truzzi") and handwritten library cataloging notations of the late Marcello Truzzi (1935–2003). Truzzi was a world-renowned sociologist, a co-founder of CSICOP, and a pioneering researcher into the paranormal, folklore, and witchcraft. This is a significant Association Copy for any serious occult or anomalistic collection. Sourcing & Provenance: The Library of Marcello Truzzi This item was sourced directly from a local estate sale in Ann Arbor, Michigan , the longtime home of the late Marcello Truzzi (1935–2003) . Truzzi was a renowned Professor of Sociology at Eastern Michigan University and a globally recognized pioneer in the scientific study of the paranormal and "anomalistics." He was the co-founder of CSICOP and the editor of the Zetetic Scholar. The presence of his distinct personal ownership stamps (including the iconic "Like Hell It's Yours" mark) and his characteristic handwritten library cataloging notes confirm these as authentic personal copies from his private research collection. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history from one of the 20th century’s most significant figures in paranormal and sociological research. A Working Scholar’s Copy: Beyond the ownership stamps, this copy contains authentic researcher’s marginalia in light pencil, characteristic of Truzzi’s study method. Page 107 & 245: Features precise pencil "X" marks in the margins adjacent to passages regarding the geography of the Sabbat and the famous 1662 Scottish trials of Isobel Gowdie. Chapter I (p. 5): Includes a "et" reference mark. Library Cataloging: The front flyleaf contains Truzzi’s personal library inventory number (#8567 ). These markings are not considered "damage," but rather significant intellectual provenance , documenting Truzzi’s specific points of interest within the text during his tenure as a leading sociologist of the occult. Condition Report: Exterior: Excellent. The original vibrant orange cloth is remarkably well-preserved. The gold-gilt lettering on the front and spine remains brilliant and crisp with zero fading. Interior: Very Good+. Includes the iconic full-color frontispiece by W. Heath Robinson . The text block is tight and square. Edges: Top edge shows characteristic age-toning and minor shelf-related chipping/fraying to the page ends (see macro photos). This is consistent with its 115-year age. Binding: Strong and secure. Both internal hinges are perfectly intact. Bonus: Protected in a removable archival-safe clear cover (Brodart style). About the Edition: First American Edition, published by The John McBride Co., New York, 1909 . Oliver Madox Hueffer provides one of the early 20th century's most comprehensive studies of witchcraft, blending historical research with folklore and cultural analysis. Shipping includes full insurance and signature confirmation
