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Featuring the collection of magic bibliographer Stephen Forrester, this premier sale will feature highlights from his library of rare, old, and unusual conjuring books from the seventeenth century to the present day. Purchase Catalog
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Lot 21

[DISRAELI, Isaac (1766-1848), editor]. Curiosities of Liter...

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[DISRAELI, Isaac (1766-1848), editor]. Curiosities of Literature. Consisting of Anecdotes, Characters, Sketches and Observations… London: J. Murray, 1793. 8vos. Fold-out facsimile in volume II. 2 volumes. 617, [14, Index]; 557, [13, Index] pp. Bound in modern full brown cloth, brown gilt morocco lettering labels, all edges marbled. Text a bit toned, foxed, occasionally offset. Fine. THIRD EDITION WITH VARIOUS ENTRIES ON MAGIC AND THE OCCULT. Some entries include information about Friar Bacon, Astrology, Alchemy [“Alchymy”], Physiognomy and Palmistry, Gaming, Automations, Magical Superstitions, Origin of Fireworks, and more.

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