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1977ref. 2110502150413750elementary school 1977. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 elementary school paperback
ref. 119218Lyon, Rustand 1817, 185x110mm, broché. Déchirures au dos. Couverture supérieure détachée. A faire relier.
1718ref. 17202Nürnberg, Hoffmann, 1718. Mit gestoch. Frontispiz und zahlr. Textholzstichen. 3 Bl., 924 (recte 922) S., 32 Bl. (Register). Ldr. d. Zt. (beschädigt, Brandspuren, Schnitt geschwärzt).
ref. 10247aafLa Haye, Adrien Moetgens, 1722, pt. in-8°, faux titre gravé et titre en rouge et en noir + XVI + 275 p. / IV + 246 p., orné d'en-têtes, de lettrines et de culs-de-lampe gravés ainsi que de 23 planches gravées, quelques brunissures, avec signet, doublures et gardes en papier marbré caillouté à coquilles, reliure en cuir moucheté, dos à nerfs richement décoré aux petits fers dorés, pièce de titre en maroquin rouge, trace de vers sur le dos, coiffe supérieure abîmée, quelques légers accrocs (charnières), tranches jaspées.
1995Bresso, Hobby & Work, 1995, 4to (cm. 28 x 23) cartonato con copertina illustrata a colori, pp. 143 completamente illustrato in nero e a colori (I Misteri dell'Ignoto) . Lievi graffi alla quarta copertina, interno perfetto.
1948ref. H13596Colon MI: Abbott's Magic Novelty Company 1948. Very Good. 9 issues each issue 11 inches tall pictorial wraps very good pages tanning 28 pp illustrated. Abbott's Magic Novelty Company unknown
1925ref. 4386ABStuttgart, W. Hädecke, 1925. 8° (21 x 12,5 cm). 234 S., 2 Blatt Verlagsanzeigen. Schwarzer Original-Halbleinenband mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel und Rückenvergoldung. (=Die Pegasusbücher).
1829ref. 23734Braband (d.i. wohl Mannheim) und Boston (im literarischen Central-Bureau), 1839, 1834, 1840, 1829. 67 SS., 80 SS., 96 SS., 72 SS. Kl.-8° (ca. 16, 5 x 10 cm), Halbleinen der Zeit, Deckelbezug mit schlichtem Buntpapier. Einband etwas berieben und leicht abgegriffen.
Incisione in rame (sec. XIX) con vivace coloritura coeva: ritratto a mezzobusto (il papa indossa manto rosso bordato da ricco gallone oro e chiuso sul petto da fermaglio, in capo mitra con infule) entro cornice a tondo a decoro apicale con valva di conchiglia, ramo di olivo e palma; dimensioni del foglio: cm. 20x13/parte incisa: 13x 11 c. Tratta dal: "Dizionario di erudizione storico-ecclesiastica da S. Pietro ai nostri giorni"(...) di G. Moroni, stampato a Venezia nel 1861.
Milano, Silvana Editoriale, 1981. Dall’indice: I culti naturali e delle acque; Le antiche patologie; Le erbe del sogno e della sopravvivenza; I secreti medicinali; L’esorcista; La condizione vegetale: uomini, erbe, bestie; Speziali e ciarlatani; Barbieri e comari; La signora delle erbe e la magia della vegetazione; Incubi folletti enzimi; La medicina magico-astrologica; La parodia del medico. Volume appartenente alla Collana: Cultura popolare nell’Emilia Romagna. In 4to (cm. 34); legatura originale in tutta tela con titoli al piatto e al dorso più sovraccoperta illustrata con titoli al piatto e al dorso; pp. 253, (3). Con numerose illustrazioni nel testo. Piccoli strappi alla sovraccoperta (ma senza mancanze), per il resto in buono stato di conservazione. SPAx
ref. 3275Paris, Editions du Chariot, 1952. In-8 broché, 238 pp.
ref. 137569aafParis,chez Grésil, imprimeur, 1907, pt. in-8vo, 191 p.,, qqs illustr. in-t., brochure originale illustrée.
1810ref. ST17557Albany New York: Balance Press 1810. FIRST EDITION. 170 x 103 mm. 6 3/4 x 4". vi 76 pp. Errata slip tipped onto final page. Contemporary marbled boards backed with sheepskin smooth spine divided into panels by single gilt rules. Front free endpaper with bookplate of the Ricky Jay Collection. Front pastedown with neat early owner's signature pencilled initials "M. A." in a juvenile hand adjacent to a rudimentary pencil sketch of two people; rear pastedown with pencilled signature of Sally E. Original errata slip pasted onto bottom half of final page the slip defective at lower left corner. Sabin 67364; Shaw & Shoemaker 21169. Sheepskin a bit rubbed marbled paper boards somewhat chafed stained and quite worn at corners endpaper a bit spotted torn or at back missing other minor defects but the unsophisticated original insubstantial binding still solid. Title page and front flyleaves with light dampstain to gutter and tail margin a little foxing and faint browning other imperfections but the volume still generally clean and surprisingly fresh despite its cheap paper. Written by a Lutheran minister in upstate New York this entertaining treatise gives a brief history of the supernatural from ancient times to the present day and seeks to educate the audience about the dangers and follies of harboring magical beliefs noting that "witchcraft can never take root unless it be supported by credulity." According to the author's preface Frederick Henry Quitman 1760-1832 was motivated to write this work after a neighbor's home was besieged by supposed "supernatural" occurrences that included thrown stones and theft. Even though Quitman a staunch skeptic endeavored to attribute the activity to mischievous entities of the human variety the damage had been done: "Scarcely had the rumour about the forementioned witchcraft a little subsided when we heard the report of the appearance of apparitions in several quarters of the town. And it is really to be feared that during this dull winter all the corners of the town for want of other employment will be infested with demons." The Annotations at the end of the book contain many amusing definitions and descriptions of such things as talismans popular magic gothic novels and ventriloquists. Our copy was owned by the eminent magician actor writer scholar and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay 1946-2018. In their catalogue Sotheby's notes that "Ricky Jay's accomplishments were as varied as are the formats and subjects of the material in his celebrated Collection . . . . He is one of the very select company of persons who assembled a collection of the very first rank in a field in which he was not only a world-renowned practitioner but also a scholar of considerable note." Our 1810 printing--the only early edition of this work--is rare on the market with RBH recording just four copies at auction in more than 60 years. Balance Press books
1810ref. ST17557Albany New York: Balance Press 1810. FIRST EDITION. 170 x 103 mm. 6 3/4 x 4". vi 76 pp. Errata slip tipped onto final page. Contemporary marbled boards backed with sheepskin smooth spine divided into panels by single gilt rules. Front free endpaper with bookplate of the Ricky Jay Collection. Front pastedown with neat early owner's signature pencilled initials "M. A." in a juvenile hand adjacent to a rudimentary pencil sketch of two people; rear pastedown with pencilled signature of Sally E. Original errata slip pasted onto bottom half of final page the slip defective at lower left corner. Sabin 67364; Shaw & Shoemaker 21169. Sheepskin a bit rubbed marbled paper boards somewhat chafed stained and quite worn at corners endpaper a bit spotted torn or at back missing other minor defects but the unsophisticated original insubstantial binding still solid. Title page and front flyleaves with light dampstain to gutter and tail margin a little foxing and faint browning other imperfections but the volume still generally clean and surprisingly fresh despite its cheap paper. Written by a Lutheran minister in upstate New York this entertaining treatise gives a brief history of the supernatural from ancient times to the present day and seeks to educate the audience about the dangers and follies of harboring magical beliefs noting that "witchcraft can never take root unless it be supported by credulity." According to the author's preface Frederick Henry Quitman 1760-1832 was motivated to write this work after a neighbor's home was besieged by supposed "supernatural" occurrences that included thrown stones and theft. Even though Quitman a staunch skeptic endeavored to attribute the activity to mischievous entities of the human variety the damage had been done: "Scarcely had the rumour about the forementioned witchcraft a little subsided when we heard the report of the appearance of apparitions in several quarters of the town. And it is really to be feared that during this dull winter all the corners of the town for want of other employment will be infested with demons." The Annotations at the end of the book contain many amusing definitions and descriptions of such things as talismans popular magic gothic novels and ventriloquists. Our copy was owned by the eminent magician actor writer scholar and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay 1946-2018. In their catalogue Sotheby's notes that "Ricky Jay's accomplishments were as varied as are the formats and subjects of the material in his celebrated Collection . . . . He is one of the very select company of persons who assembled a collection of the very first rank in a field in which he was not only a world-renowned practitioner but also a scholar of considerable note." Our 1810 printing--the only early edition of this work--is rare on the market with RBH recording just four copies at auction in more than 60 years. Balance Press
1962ref. b18196Philadelphia: Kanter's n.d. circa 1955-1962 1962. First Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. Near fine in original wrappers. 408 pages. Three stickers for a Baltimore magic shop on the cover title-page and copyright page. Extensively illustrated catalog of magician's tools props tricks puzzles figures books and other materials with a classified index. No date appears on the catalog though the three local stickers for the Baltimore shop do not employ zip codes. So this catalog was issue prior to July 1 1963. The covers are also of interest since they include thumbnail portraits of 84 identified magicians and a small silhouette portrait of Mike Kanter. This is a genuine treasure trove of magic history and technique. Kanter's, n.d. [circa 1955-1962] paperback
1977ref. 8860San Diego CA: Chuck Martinez 1977. First Edition. Original wraps. Near Fine. 6 3/4 X 8 1/2 Inches. 134 PP. Paul Harris is widely regarded as one of the most influential creators in modern magic celebrated for his ability to transform simple props into moments of profound astonishment. He is widely known as the mentor of magician David Blaine. Harris pioneered effects that emphasize emotional impact over spectacle encouraging magicians to focus on connection rather than complexity. His writings reshaped how magicians think about wonder itself presenting magic as an experience that shifts perception instead of just a trick. Harris's inventions have become staples in close-up magic and his philosophical approach continues to inspire performers who want their magic to feel organic human and genuinely surprising. Original comb-bound first edition. Signed and inscribed by Harris on the first page. A few blemishes but a very attractive copy overall. Chuck Martinez unknown
1882ref. 1237New York: Dick & Fitzgerald Publishers 1882. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. 4 3/8 X 6 3/4 Inches. 160 PP 26 PP ADS. Original 1882 hardcover edition. Victorian era illustrated book of magic. Contents include topics such as: Preparing the stage the Magic Mirror charades and much more. Intended as a guide to home entertainment in the late 19th century. All illustrations intact. Spectacular cover illustration of man hanging a broadside with text from the contents of the book. Slight scuffing to boards and edges. Slight toning to pages. Discreet PO bookplate identifying the book as part of Charles Rulfs "Library of Conjuring" on the inside front board. Dick & Fitzgerald, Publishers hardcover
1801ref. 306156London: Printed for G. Kearsley Fleet Street; Bell and Bradfute Edinburgh; and Brash and Reid Glasgow by W. Glendinning 1801. First English edition. xix i errata 397 3 publisher's ads pp. 8vo. Contemporary half leather over gray paper-covered boards. Covers worn joints cracked but sewing sound lacking spine label text block roughly trimmed occasional light soiling along lower blank margins. Remnant of contemporary bookplate. In a custom redpaper slipcase and matching chemise. First English edition. xix i errata 397 3 publisher's ads pp. 8vo. The first English edition of this quite unusual and very entertaining compendium of conundrums problems parlor tricks and "interesting facts" - it is actually much more fun than the title would seem to suggest. The first French edition was published in London in 1799 under the title Choix d' amusements physiques et mathématiques. The work includes tricks with cards magic squares magic lanterns feats of artificial memory and proto-spiritualist conjuring through "palingenesy" by which a performer can make the images of the dead appear in a glass jar plus other optical illusions. A large collection of mathematical and physical curiosities including chapters on arithmetic "To arrange 30 criminals in such a manner as to save 15 of them &c." "A lady lamenting that her age was triple that of her daughter" and amusing "secrets" "To make people in a room have a hideous appearance". Toole Stott 240 Printed for G. Kearsley, Fleet Street; Bell and Bradfute, Edinburgh; and Brash and Reid, Glasgow, by W. Glendinning unknown books
1801ref. 306156London: Printed for G. Kearsley Fleet Street; Bell and Bradfute Edinburgh; and Brash and Reid Glasgow by W. Glendinning 1801. First English edition. xix i errata 397 3 publisher's ads pp. 8vo. Contemporary half leather over gray paper-covered boards. Covers worn joints cracked but sewing sound lacking spine label text block roughly trimmed occasional light soiling along lower blank margins. Remnant of contemporary bookplate. In a custom redpaper slipcase and matching chemise. First English edition. xix i errata 397 3 publisher's ads pp. 8vo. The first English edition of this quite unusual and very entertaining compendium of conundrums problems parlor tricks and "interesting facts" - it is actually much more fun than the title would seem to suggest. The first French edition was published in London in 1799 under the title Choix d' amusements physiques et mathématiques. The work includes tricks with cards magic squares magic lanterns feats of artificial memory and proto-spiritualist conjuring through "palingenesy" by which a performer can make the images of the dead appear in a glass jar plus other optical illusions. A large collection of mathematical and physical curiosities including chapters on arithmetic "To arrange 30 criminals in such a manner as to save 15 of them &c." "A lady lamenting that her age was triple that of her daughter" and amusing "secrets" "To make people in a room have a hideous appearance". Toole Stott 240 Printed for G. Kearsley, Fleet Street; Bell and Bradfute, Edinburgh; and Brash and Reid, Glasgow, by W. Glendinning unknown
ref. a61970London 1909 A. W. Gamage Ltd. 4to. 94pp. numerous illustrations of tricks costumes masks puzzles and other trade items original color wraps lacks rear wrap. Fairly Good front wrap worn and chipped; text clean and binding secure. Text VG slightly toned and not worn. Pictures available on request. Very Scarce. . paperback
1962ref. 374500Kenton Ohio: The International Brotherhood of Magicians 1962. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and pen and ink sketches. 60 vols. 8vo. Illustrated wrappers. Generally very good to fine. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and pen and ink sketches. 60 vols. 8vo. 60 monthly volumes of The Linking Ring. Including: January February 1948 2 issues; September-December and March May June 1950 7 issues; the complete year for 1951 12 issues; the complete year for 1952 12 issues; January February 1953 2 issues; March-October and December 1954 9 issues; the complete year for 1955 12 issues; April 1959 1 issue; January May August 1962 3 issues. The International Brotherhood of Magicians I.B.M. monthly journal The Linking Ring has been in publication since 1922 and is available exclusively to members of the I.B.M. Our mid-20th century collection includes profiles of the most famed magicians of the day articles from the world of magic revealed magic tricks and pages of vintage advertisements. "It has documented the most significant events in our art over the past nine decades traced the rise to fame of the "greats" in magic and enabled magicians all over the world to exchange ideas." International Brotherhood of Magicians. The International Brotherhood of Magicians unknown
1962ref. 374500Kenton Ohio: The International Brotherhood of Magicians 1962. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and pen and ink sketches. 60 vols. 8vo. Illustrated wrappers. Generally very good to fine. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and pen and ink sketches. 60 vols. 8vo. 60 monthly volumes of The Linking Ring. Including: January February 1948 2 issues; September-December and March May June 1950 7 issues; the complete year for 1951 12 issues; the complete year for 1952 12 issues; January February 1953 2 issues; March-October and December 1954 9 issues; the complete year for 1955 12 issues; April 1959 1 issue; January May August 1962 3 issues. The International Brotherhood of Magicians I.B.M. monthly journal The Linking Ring has been in publication since 1922 and is available exclusively to members of the I.B.M. Our mid-20th century collection includes profiles of the most famed magicians of the day articles from the world of magic revealed magic tricks and pages of vintage advertisements. "It has documented the most significant events in our art over the past nine decades traced the rise to fame of the "greats" in magic and enabled magicians all over the world to exchange ideas." International Brotherhood of Magicians. The International Brotherhood of Magicians unknown books
1875ref. 373439New York: Hurst & Co 1875. 30 2pp. With the terminal ad leaf. 8vo. Publisher's hand-colored pictorial wrappers. Foxing. 30 2pp. With the terminal ad leaf. 8vo. This early guide to magic tricks is ascribed to Professor Lorento and Francois R. Blitz. Only two examples recorded in OCLC. Hurst & Co unknown
1875ref. 373439New York: Hurst & Co 1875. 30 2pp. With the terminal ad leaf. 8vo. Publisher's hand-colored pictorial wrappers. Foxing. 30 2pp. With the terminal ad leaf. 8vo. This early guide to magic tricks is ascribed to Professor Lorento and Francois R. Blitz. Only two examples recorded in OCLC. Hurst & Co unknown books
1833ref. ST12867New York: N. C. Nafis 1833. 144 x 85 mm. 5 5/8 x 3 3/8". 71 pp. PUBLISHER'S ORIGINAL GRAY-GREEN PRINTED BOARDS upper cover with titling and an illustration of a gentleman identified as the author lower cover with two amusing woodcuts "The Lawyer and his Client" a bewigged gentleman astride an ass and "Hocus Poke-us" two boys fighting. In a brown cloth chemise and a slightly rubbed matching calf-backed slipcase. With a folding frontispiece depicting a conjurer and his assistant onstage before an amazed crowd. Toole-Stott 724. ◆Small stains at top and bottom of spine covers just slightly grubby endpapers a bit browned text with light inoffensive foxing but for what it is AN UNUSUALLY FINE COPY the fragile binding entirely sound and the text remarkably fresh and clean. Given the materials it was made from and the hard use it would have been expected to suffer this is an exceptionally well-preserved copy of a popular handbook of conjuring tricks an early American edition of a work first compiled in 1722 by the British magician Henry Dean. Dean's work was itself based on Reginald Scot's influential "Discoverie of Witchcraft" 1584 which sought to discredit belief in "supernatural" forces by exposing the tricks by which conjurers deceived their audience. In the publications of Dean and subsequent editors this exposé of witchcraft evolved into a guide for performing parlor tricks. Our edition is a reprint or reissue of the 1831 version published by R. Schoyer; because the word "renowned" is spelled "renowed" on both title pages Toole-Stott speculates that Nafis bought sheets from Schoyer suggesting that our item would have been a reissue. These insubstantial guide books typically experienced considerable uncareful use in the hands of amateur and often juvenile magicians; consequently the few copies that do appear on the market are in deplorable shape. N. C. Nafis unknown
