$300
[Miscellaneous] Twenty-one early twentieth century books on conjuring and related subjects. Including Maskelyne’s Book of Magic (David McKay, ca. 1935) and White Magic (Stanley Paul, 1936) by Jasper Maskelyne, both with jackets; three volumes of Stanyon’s Magic (1901—10); The Modern Conjurer (London, 1903) by Neil; Twentieth Century Conjuring (1898) by Hopkins; Magical Originalities (ca. 1920); Great and Eccentric Characters of the World (ca. 1880); Trix & Chatter (1921; Signed) by Dorny; Magic for Evening Parties (ca. 1930) and Put It Over (London, 1933; Signed) by Orrin; several works by Oswald Rae; Laughter & Legerdemain (1928) by Culpitt; and others. Sixes and bindings vary. Most cloth 8vos, illustrated; condition generally good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07