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Sat, Apr 8, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Apr 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 186

Porta, John Baptista. Natural Magick.

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Porta, John Baptista. Natural Magick. London: Thomas Young, and Samuel Speed, 1658. First English edition. Modern blind-tooled calf in period style, title label in gilt, edges rubricated. Engraved half-title, fifteen words and the date rubricated on the title page. 4to. Toole Stott 576 (“engraved title, which is quite rare, contains a portrait of the author, and a representation of the four elements and of Art and nature divided into compartments.”). A scattering of marginal chips repaired; near fine.

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