$1,000
Wiegleb, Johann Christian. Die Naturliche Magie. Johann Nicolaus Martius Unterricht in der naturlichen Magie… . Berlin, 1789 – 1805. Speckled boards. 11 volumes (of 20), being numbers 3 – 5, 7 – 12, 14 and 15. With a profusion of folding plates bound in to the rear of each volume. 8vo. Bindings and boards show wear, particularly at spines, and fore-edges of some pages chipped, but generally good condition. An encyclopedia-like publication, Wiegleb's treatise was issued serially, over the course of 16 years. Along with "natural magic" that includes hydraulic, electrical, optical and magnetic effects, the text explains a wide range of magic tricks and illusions, among them Cut and Restored Rope, card sleights and tricks, Cups and Balls, and Von Kempelen's Chess Playing Automaton known commonly as "The Turk."
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-01-29
