[Vernon, Dai] Ganson, Lewis. The Dai Vernon Book of Magic. London: Unique Magic Studio, [1957]. Restricted first edition, inscribed and signed by Vernon and numbered ?30? on the ffep. Original pebbled maroon leather. Marbled endsheets, tipped-in leaf gilt leaf bearing a facsimile letter to the reader by Vernon, present only in the restricted edition. Illustrated with photographs. 8vo. Considerable chipping, rubbing, and wear to spine and extremities. An unknown quantity ? perhaps 100 - of this deluxe first edition of what is arguably Vernon?s most influential work were produced and sold by Vernon himself, as a partial payment to him in kind for the publication of the book.