DOWNS, T. Nelson (1867 – 1938). Modern Coin Manipulation. London: The T. Nelson Downs Magical Co., 1900. FIRST EDITION. Bright red cloth decorated in gilt, silver, and black. 8vo. FROM PROFESSOR HOFFMANN’S LIBRARY and bearing his engraved armorial “Louis Hoffmann” bookplate on the front pastedown, and INSCRIBED AND SIGNED by the author, “With Compliments / of Season / T. Nelson Downs.” Spine sunned, else very good to near fine. A lovely example of this classic work with important association.