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[Miscellaneous – Parlor Magic] Three nineteenth century volumes on parlor magic and amusements. Including The Parlor Magician (New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1868); The Fireside Magician (New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1870); and Book of Riddles and 500 Home Amusements (New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1863). Publisher’s pictorial boards, two in color, with cloth spines. Illustrated. 8vos. Fireside with significant wear to covers, else good.


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Date:
2015-05-31

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