Modern Magic: A Practical Treatise on the Art of Conjuring
by Professor Hoffmann [Angelo John Lewis]
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Philadelphia: David McKay, 1930. American Edition. 8vo, xvii, [1], 563, [1] pp. 318 illustrations.. Green pictorial cloth lettered in black. Boards discolored in spots, else very good in very sharp illustrated jacket by Arthur Hawkins Jr. showing a bit of use at spine ends and corners, foxing to white rear panel, else nicely preserved.
Undated American edition of Hoffmann's classic work originally published in 1876. Copiously illustrated throughout detailing methods and apparatuses from the era.
Quite uncommon in the striking jacket by Arthur Hawkins Jr. (1903-1985).
Undated American edition of Hoffmann's classic work originally published in 1876. Copiously illustrated throughout detailing methods and apparatuses from the era.
Quite uncommon in the striking jacket by Arthur Hawkins Jr. (1903-1985).
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5636
- Title
- Modern Magic: A Practical Treatise on the Art of Conjuring
- Author
- Professor Hoffmann [Angelo John Lewis]
- Format/Binding
- 8vo, xvii, [1], 563, [1] pp. 318 illustrations.. Green pictorial cloth lettered in black. Boards discolored in spots, else very
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- American Edition
- Publisher
- David McKay
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1930
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