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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 books
1795ref. ST20614Venice: Giuseppe Orlandelli 1795. Fourth Edition. 180 x 114 mm. 7 x 4 5/8". 154 pp 1 leaf. Pedestrian 19th century half vellum over pink marbled paper boards smooth spine with old ink lettering. WITH 16 ENGRAVED PLATES SHOWING MAGIC TRICKS and numerous diagrams in the text. Tomash & Williams A56; Riccardi I 15. Marbled paper a little chafed title washed first and last leaf a bit soiled and with repairs at inner and outer margins but no text affected half a dozen other leaves with minor repairs or mounted isolated small smudges or corner creases but still an acceptable copy of a book expected to be found in poor shape--the text clean the impression of the engravings crisp and the binding solid. This is a pleasing copy of a rather scarce collection of mathematical puzzles magic tricks and illusions abounding with illustrations and diagrams. Our author Bolognese architect and engineer Giuseppe Antonio Alberti 1712-68 had a varied career which is reflected in his literary output: his publications discuss civil engineering pyrotechnics mathematics and factories among other topics. Described by Tomash and Williams as "the type of book that mischievous uncles like to own" the present work begins with a study of amusing and unusual arithmetic equations and puzzles before discussing magic tricks and illusions including card tricks dice games and even complex stage illusions involving specialized equipment. These are illustrated with a series of delightful copper engravings with labelled mechanisms sometimes operated by lively little figures or disembodied hands with ruffled sleeves. "Giuochi" was first published in Bologna in 1747 and remained in print for a further 20 years after the present edition. Because this is the kind of book that would have been subjected to uncareful use early editions are difficult to find in the attractive condition seen here. Giuseppe Orlandelli unknown books
1795ref. ST20614Venice: Giuseppe Orlandelli 1795. Fourth Edition. 180 x 114 mm. 7 x 4 5/8". 154 pp 1 leaf. Pedestrian 19th century half vellum over pink marbled paper boards smooth spine with old ink lettering. WITH 16 ENGRAVED PLATES SHOWING MAGIC TRICKS and numerous diagrams in the text. Tomash & Williams A56; Riccardi I 15. Marbled paper a little chafed title washed first and last leaf a bit soiled and with repairs at inner and outer margins but no text affected half a dozen other leaves with minor repairs or mounted isolated small smudges or corner creases but still an acceptable copy of a book expected to be found in poor shape--the text clean the impression of the engravings crisp and the binding solid. This is a pleasing copy of a rather scarce collection of mathematical puzzles magic tricks and illusions abounding with illustrations and diagrams. Our author Bolognese architect and engineer Giuseppe Antonio Alberti 1712-68 had a varied career which is reflected in his literary output: his publications discuss civil engineering pyrotechnics mathematics and factories among other topics. Described by Tomash and Williams as "the type of book that mischievous uncles like to own" the present work begins with a study of amusing and unusual arithmetic equations and puzzles before discussing magic tricks and illusions including card tricks dice games and even complex stage illusions involving specialized equipment. These are illustrated with a series of delightful copper engravings with labelled mechanisms sometimes operated by lively little figures or disembodied hands with ruffled sleeves. "Giuochi" was first published in Bologna in 1747 and remained in print for a further 20 years after the present edition. Because this is the kind of book that would have been subjected to uncareful use early editions are difficult to find in the attractive condition seen here. Giuseppe Orlandelli unknown
1891ref. BB112Magic Lantern Catalogue Illustrated Catalogue of Magic Dissolving View & Optical Lanterns Lime-light Apparatus and Slides. Rare generic trade catalogue for the entire industry almost certainly London 1891-92 but without imprint. Wood-engraved illustrations of magic lanterns accessories and occasionally the projected image. 8vo. 352 pp. with detailed listings of sets of slides all with prices and various types of magic lanterns with optical projections a few pages browned pp 44/45; original pictorial cloth lettered in black a little rubbed front cover beginning to warp. No imprint, hardcover books
1893ref. 326724London: E.A. Beckett 111 & 113 Kingsland Road 1893. First Edition. Two folding plates of the Docwra Triple machine and numerous text illustrations. iv 195pp. 8vo. Original publisher's green cloth. First Edition. Two folding plates of the Docwra Triple machine and numerous text illustrations. iv 195pp. 8vo. E.A. Beckett, 111 & 113 Kingsland Road unknown books
1891ref. BB112Magic Lantern Catalogue Illustrated Catalogue of Magic Dissolving View & Optical Lanterns Lime-light Apparatus and Slides. Rare generic trade catalogue for the entire industry almost certainly London 1891-92 but without imprint. Wood-engraved illustrations of magic lanterns accessories and occasionally the projected image. 8vo. 352 pp. with detailed listings of sets of slides all with prices and various types of magic lanterns with optical projections a few pages browned pp 44/45; original pictorial cloth lettered in black a little rubbed front cover beginning to warp. No imprint, hardcover
1893ref. 326724London: E.A. Beckett 111 & 113 Kingsland Road 1893. First Edition. Two folding plates of the Docwra Triple machine and numerous text illustrations. iv 195pp. 8vo. Original publisher's green cloth. First Edition. Two folding plates of the Docwra Triple machine and numerous text illustrations. iv 195pp. 8vo. E.A. Beckett, 111 & 113 Kingsland Road unknown
ref. 621Grand in 8 demi-chagrin vert à nerfs,titre fers dorés,plats percaline(Lycée Louis Legrand sur le premier plat)faux-titre,frontispice(le singe qui montre la lanterne magiique)titre illustré,VII311 pages.non rogné-130 gravures sur bois dans et Hors-Texte.Maurice Dreyfous éditeur sans date(1890 ?)Très Bon Etat,proche de l’état de neuf.
1665in-4°; pp. (8), 212, e 90 tavole a piena pagina fuori testo che riproducono oltre mille e duecento figure di mani con le linee evidenziate, Edizione originale. Quest’opera è uno dei migliori e più completi trattati di chiromanzia del XVII secolo, notevole anche per l’enorme quantità di casi di mani; in quesro apparato iconografico praticamente si comprendono tutte le possibilità di cvarianti che si esprimono nell’interpretazione chiromanztica. Inoltre a ogni figura corrisponde la descrizione nel testo. In una ristampa l’opera è attribuita a Jean Taisnier; proprio le sucessive ristampe denotano l’importanza che veniva attribuita all’opera.. Marginali fori di tarlo. Al frontespizio leggero timbro non sul testo. Sabattini 589 “edizione orig. rara”; Cicognara 2467; Caillet 10053; Ainè Biblioteca esoterica 4478 cita solo la II ed.. Legatura in piena pelle con fregi e titolo in oro al dorso.
1956ref. 855260Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. 1956. 515-1142 Seiten. 28,5x21cm. Zustand: Gut leicht gebräunt (Innen); Ex Libris vor dem Titelblatt; Einband Außen hat leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Buchrücken gering lesespurig-leicht gebräunt; Buch ist etwas schief gelagert; Eine untere Gelenkseite hat einen Riß von 2cm; Broschiert
1956ref. 855261Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. 1956. LII.; 646. 28,5x21cm. Zustand: Gut leicht gebräunt (Innen); Ex Libris vor dem Titelblatt; Vorsatzblatt vorne stärker braunfleckig; Vorsatzblatt vorne mit Titelblatt + Inhaltsverziechnis fast lose; Innenband vorne in oberer Richting gering angerissen; Einband Außen hat leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Buchrücken gering lesespurig-leicht gebräunt; Unterer Buchrücken hat kleine Feuchtigkeitspur; Eine untere Gelenkseite hat einen Riß von 3cm; Broschiert
1956ref. 855259Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. 1956. IV.; 708. 28,5x21cm. Zustand: Gut leicht gebräunt (Innen); Ex Libris vor dem Titelblatt; Einband Außen hat leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Buchrücken leicht lesespurig-gebräunt; Im Buch liegt ein vierseitiger Brief (Kopie) im A3 Format (gleicht 2 x A4) anbei in latein geschrieben; Broschiert
1978ref. 7955Freiburg, Aurum, 1978. Kl.-8°. OKunstLdr. (etw. fleckig).
1942in 16° br edit., pp. 221/2; Statistiche ed esempi di longevità nella storia e nel mondo
2009ref. LFA-126738602Un ouvrage de 112 pages, format 210 x 250 mm, illustré, broché couverture couleurs rempliée, publié en 2009, Impr. des Deux-Ponts, bon état
2009ref. LFA0097aUu ouvrage de 106 pages, format 95 x 155 mm, broché, réimpression (200) de l'édition originale, Editions Bussière, collection "Grémoires de Magie", bon état, peu courant
ref. 19325Paris, Librairie Daragon, s.d. (1918), 1 broché. in-8 de 32 pages, texte sur 2 colonnes ;
1969in-16, pp. (28), bross. edit. Sono descritte le opere presenti all’esposizione: stampe, libri antichi, quadri che hanno per tematica la magia. [114]
(Amsterdam, chez Pierre Rotterdam, Libraire sur le Vygendam, 1694), in-12, cartone rustico coevo con titolo calligrafato al dorso, da p. 1 a 264, da 241 a 504. Esemplare ampiamente scompleto: sono presenti 2 parti su 4 ed anche queste in forma di spezzone, mancando al Libro III il frontespizio, le prime 36 pp. nn. e i capp. XIII (parte)-XXIII; al Libro IV il frontespizio, le prime 32 pp. nn., capp. I-XII e XXIV (parte)-XXXV. In quest'opera ("De betoverde weereld") il teologo protestante seguace di Cartesio si proponeva di confutare la credenza superstiziosa nella magia e combattere l'idea di stregoneria.
1970ref. 84925ABStraßburg, Cammerlander 1536. (Photomechanischer Nachdruck Hannover, Ed. "Libri rari", 1970). 8°. 152 nn S. Original-Pappband.
1620ref. 10917A Lyon de l'Imprimerie Simond Rigaud, Marchand. Librairie en ruë Merciere, deuant S.Antoine 1620. In-12 relié de 263 et 232 pages au format 17,5 x 3, 5 x 11 cm. Reliure ancienne et d'époque pleine basane brune. Dos à 5 nerfs orné et doré portant une pièce de titre en maroquin rouge, tranches jaspées de rouge. Dos, bords et coins avec petits frottements. Page de garde en papier marbré. Intérieur frais avec annotation manuscrite au verso de la page de garde, datée de 1765 et 2 inscription en page de garde. La Métaphysique est divisée en quatre parties. Cet ouvrage contient, réunies, les 3 premières parties des principes généraux de cette science : Principes généraux , L'âme séparée du corps, Bons et mauvais anges. Il manque la quatrième consacré à la divinité. Tous les ouvrages de Scipion du Pleix, Seigneur de Clarens, né à Condom en 1569, mort dans cette même ville en mai 1661, qui fut historien, grammairien, philosophe et conseiller de la reine Marguerite de Valois, sont rares. Ils traitent de la sorcellerie, des démons, des incubes et des succubes, de l'univers des anges, de l'état de l'âme après la mort, etc. Rarissime édition originale collective en superbe état général.
1996ref. 5584Jean de Bonnot 1996. In-8 reliure éditeur cuir véritable de mouton, de 498 pages , au format 21 x 5,5 x 14 cm. Plats et dos, illustrés, décorés et dorés à l'or fin, 22 carats. Tête dorée. Préface de Joris-Karl Huysmans. Magnifiques illustrations fantasmagoriques, en noir et blanc, d'après des compositions de Henry de Malvost. Edition spéciale, en tirage de tête, publiée sur vergé, avec fac-similé autographe de la signature de l'éditeur. Edition originale chez l'éditeur. Belle réalisation en état superbe, proche du neuf. Un des plus rares livre de l'éditeur.
1864ref. 4220Paris, Louis Giraud, éditeur / E.Dentu, éditeur 1864. In-12 relié de 103 pages au format 11,5 x 18 cm. Belle et élégante reliure plein bradel toile noire. Couvertures muettes. Dos rond à 9 nerfs avec titre doré. Infime tassement et frottis en haut et bas du dos. Pages de garde en papier marbré. Intérieur frais, malgré de très rares et minuscules rousseurs, à quelques pages. Magnifique vignette illustrée par l'auteur, en page de titre, signée et datée à l'envers. Satire mordante des doctrines Spirites écrite par Louis de Laincel, qui fut homme de lettres, historien et Bibliothécaire du palais de Compiègne. Rarissime édition originale, surtout dans un tel état de fraicheur.
1924ref. 30272Librairie Edgar Malfère / Bibliothèque du Hérisson 1924. In-8 broché de 186 pages au format 12,5 x 19 cm. Couverture avec titre imprimé et petite illustration. Dos bien carré. Plats et intérieur frais. Exemplaire imprimé sur alfa d'édition. Etat superbe. Rare édition originale sans mention, avec achevé d'imprimer du 15 janvier 1924, de ce roman, mêlant fantastique, érotisme, occultisme, magie et magnétisme.
