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English: An illustration from The History of Witches and Wizards (1720), depicting witches offering wax dolls to the Devil as part of a ritual. The image is part of a historical account of witch trials in England, Scotland, Sweden, France, and New England, collected from sources such as Bishop Hall, Bishop Morton, and Sir Matthew Hale.

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- Published: 1720, London

- Publisher: T. Norris

- Reference: ESTC N493140
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