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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Part III

Sat, Feb 15, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 221

[BOOK TEST]. The Nonpariel Book Mystery. St. Leonards-On-Se...

Estimate: $200 - $400

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[BOOK TEST]. The Nonpariel Book Mystery. St. Leonards-On-Sea: Stanley Collins, 1949. Any word is chosen from a chapbook chronicling the ?holiday in Morocco" of the supposed author, S. Martin, and the magician instantly determines the thought-of word. Finely printed chapbook of 16 pages with grey wrappers lettered black. Oblong 8vo. Original instructions and publisher's prospectus. ONE OF ONLY 95 copies offered for sale. Near fine condition. Sold with the Magico reprint published in 1980.