1872 Scarce Book - The Magician's Own Book - Legerdemain, Prestidigitation, Performances with Cups and Balls, Eggs, Hats.
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Author: Cremer, W.H., Jun. (editor).
Title: THE MAGICIAN'S OWN BOOK by the author of "The Secret Out," "The Modern Conjuror" &c. Containing Ample Instructions for Recreations in Chemistry, Acoustics, Pneumatics, Legerdemain, Prestidigitation, Electricity (with and without Apparatus). Performances with Cups and Balls, Eggs, Hats. &c. With 200 Practical Illustrations.
Publisher: London, John Camden Hotten, no date (circa 1872). 1st edition thus.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 X 5 ".
Pages: 325 pages + catalogue.
Binding: Attractive and good original illustrated full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall worn, faded and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good content (tight, foxing and staining - as shown, endpaper probably replaced by Leighton, Son and Hodge - as shown).
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated with 200 practical illustrations.
Estimate : (USD 250- USD 300)
The book: Scarce and attractive First edition of THE MAGICIAN'S OWN BOOK.