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Lot 159

The Whole Art of Legerdemain, or Hocus Pocus in Perfection

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Dean, Henry. The Whole Art of Legerdemain, or Hocus Pocus in Perfection. London: T. Sabine, ca. 1789. Ninth Edition. Early twentieth century plain cloth. Woodcut frontispiece, woodcuts in text. 12mo. 2 leaves, p. 5-95 [96]. Frontispiece laid down. Margins trimmed close, sometimes affecting the last line of text. Bookplate of Rex Conklin at rear. Clean internally with just a few light rust marks. Toole Stott 213.

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