first edition Staplebound
1937 · York, ME
by Mountfort, Anne and Katherine Marshall
York, ME: [Weiser Books], 1937. First Edition. Staplebound. Very Good in Wraps. First Edition. Staplebound. "Includes a brief glimpse at the history and lore of a number of towns in York County, Maine including: Kittery, York, Wells & Ogunquit, The Kennebunks, Alfred and "the Berwicks" accompanied by woodcut-like illustrations of various landmarks: famous homes and buildings. The title comes from "Witch Trot Road" which according to local lore is connected to George Burroughs (1652 - 1692), who was the only minister executed for witchcraft during the course of the Salem witch trials and who lived in Wells, Maine."--Publisher. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Evidence of water damage, slight staining, otherwise a very good, readable copy. Original gold stapled wrappers with the silouette witch on a broom and titled in black on upper cover. Illustrated throughout with woodcuts. 43 pp. + illustrations.This copy is signed by one author on title page. (Inventory #: 9966)