The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
Sat, Feb 24, 2024 12:00PM EST
Lot 54
DOWNS, T. Nelson (1867-1938). The Art of Magic. Buffalo: Do...
Estimate: $200 - $300
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DOWNS, T. Nelson (1867-1938). The Art of Magic. Buffalo: Downs-Edwards, 1909. ?Spurious? Edition. Original full red cloth stamped in black. Illustrated. 8vo. [vi], 1-342 pp. Spine and boards soiled, toned, mildly worn, free endpapers soiled, some toning to text with marginal pencil notes, rear hinge starting. Very good. Magician and author De Vega?s (1872-1971) copy with his bookplate and two ownership signature. Dawes bookplate. This pirated edition lacks the dedication to Dr. Wilson and four plates.
