Sold for:
$400
$400
Rid, S. The Art of Juggling. [New York]: John McArdle, 1952. Limited edition. Wine-colored cloth over leather spine, stamped in gold, with publisher’s dust wrapper. With publisher’s essay on history of the book. 12mo. Inscribed and signed on the ffep, “This is the second book I have published, and the first to have gold stamping. I did the binding and stamping. With love to my beautiful wife. John.” McArdle published several classic works on conjuring in limited editions. He was involved in most every step of production, from binding to stamping, and in some cases, printed the books himself, as well.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-02-02
