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Will be Published, by the Editor of The “History of the Witches of Renfrewshire”, as soon as a sufficient number of Subscribers comes forward, to defray the expence of Publishing, an Original Work of 64 pages, Duodecimo, price Sixpence common, and one Shilling fine.

Among which are the notorious Maggy Osborne, the Witch of Ayr, and Witches of Kilwinning, who suffered death for Witchcraft during the 17th. century.

The History of the Witches of Ayrshire will form part second of a national work, “,” to be completed in 33 parts. The History of the Witches of each county will occupy a Part by itself. Of this national work “The History of the Witches of Renfrewshire” is already published.

This work will contain a great variety of Original Curious and Interesting Matter, taken from ancient records, &c. which have cost both expence and trouble.

Walter Scott, Esq. Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd, &c. have long amused the public, with their own imaginary poetical flights about witchcraft: But the “History of the Witches of Scotland, in 33 parts,” will exhibit witchcraft in its true and genuine colours, as it really was supposed to exist.

As the Editor is determined not to print a single copy of this work more than is subscribed for, and in order to prevent pirated editions, he intends to enter the work itself in Stationers’ Hall; therefore persons wishing to possess a cheap copy of “The History of the Witches of Ayrshire" will now avail themselves of the present opportunity of subscribing for it; otherwise, they will have themselves to blame, should they afterwards not be able to purchase a copy but at an advanced price, if it be possible for one to be got.