$150
The Illustrated Practical Mesmerist. New York: (W.J. Judd) Publishing House, ca. 1880. Grey pictorial printed wrappers. Illustrated. 8vo. Paper browned and wrappers considerably chipped and worn, with some text blacked out (likely contemporarily). Judd’s name stamped on cover and at top margin on first page. Fair condition. Uncommon. Judd operated a magic shop in New York, and published other conjuring-related titles (see lot 132). It is likely that this ephemeral title was purchased by Judd for resale. He then scratched out the name of the original publisher on the cover, rubber stamped his name in its place, and blacked out the contact information for the publisher as well.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-02-08
