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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 288

GOLDSTON, Will (1878-1948). Goldston’s Exclusive Magical Se...

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GOLDSTON, Will (1878-1948). Goldston’s Exclusive Magical Secrets Trilogy. London: The Magician Ltd. [and] Will Goldston Ltd., [1912, 1921, 1927]. 4tos. Illustrated. 506; 490; 361 pp. One title in publisher’s original pebbled maroon leather, gilt, with original lock and key (Further Exclusive Magical Secrets), one in publisher’s cloth (More Exclusive Magical Secrets), and one volume rebound to style in modern full red leather gilt with the original lock and key, pictorial endleaves (Exclusive Magical Secrets). Some general wear, soiling, scuffing, bumping, some repairs to some hinges. Generally very good. Exclusive Magical Secrets with owner’s name stamped in gilt on front board, and embossed stamp on front blank. FIRST LIMITED EDITIONS. Exclusive Magical Secrets #602, Further Exclusive Magical Secrets #22, More Exclusive Magical Secrets #276. This group is offered with three prospectuses, including: Will Goldston’s Golden Key to Magical Success, Professor Hoffman Introduces “Exclusive Magical Secrets”, Prospectus Will Goldston’s More Exclusive Magical Secrets. Offered with Great Magician’s Tricks by Goldston, #111 in similar format to the locked books series (light wear, soiling). A superior set of these works typically encountered in fair to poor condition.

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