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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Part III

Sat, Feb 15, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 315

DEAN, Henry. The Whole Art of Legerdemain: or Hocus Pocus i...

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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DEAN, Henry. The Whole Art of Legerdemain: or Hocus Pocus in Perfection. London: Printed by T. Sabine, 1785. Eighth edition, ?with large additions and amendments." One third smooth speckled calf over marbled boards, spine lettered gilt. Woodcut frontispiece, woodcuts in text. 2 leaves, 5 ? 108. 12mo. Hinges and boards rubbed, minor foxing and browning, a few scuffs and chips (one letter at foot of frontispiece damaged), foot of C2 cropped into catchword, corner of D4 torn affecting some letters, but generally attractive and well-preserved. Bookplates of J.B. Findlay and Edwin A. Dawes. Toole Stott 212.