$500
[Newmann Library] The Magic Library of C. A. George Newmann and Magic Library of S. Lionel Poziski. [Minneapolis], ca. 1953 and 1941. Both in wraps bound in matching red boards over cloth spines, stamped in gold. The former being a printed inventory of Newmann’s library issued in an edition of less than 50, the latter an original typescript. 4to. Good condition. Uncommon. Poziski library typescript inscribed and signed to C.A. George Newmann by Carl W. Jones, and signed twice more by Jones. The Newmann publication was produced as a document of his legendary library of conjuring books and is far more difficult to obtain than the commercially printed booklet produced after Newmann’s death. The Poziski library included over 1300 items and was, according to Jones’s note on the inside front wrap, sold intact to the University of Minnesota.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
