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London: T. Warner, 1726. DEFOE, Daniel. The Political History of the Devil. As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts. Part I. Containing a State f the Devil's Circumstances and Various Turns of his affairs...Part II Containing his More Private Conduct, Down to the Present Times... London: T. Warner, 1726. First edition. Octavo. Engraved frontispiece. Contemporary paneled calf. Front cover repaired at hinge. Back hinge cracked at upper corner. Armorial bookplate. A very good copy. Hutchins,. HBS 64308. $1,500.

The History of the Devil is Daniel Defoe's treatise on the nature of the Devil's role in society. It explores his influence in various aspects of world affairs, considers the concept and origin of evil, and provides a historical recounting of the devil as seen in biblical and modern contexts.