$1,900
Vollmer, Richard (trans. ). “The Very Best of…” Series. Paris: Editions Techniques du Spectacle, 1978 – 83. Eleven volumes in French, each devoted either to a performer or periodical of card magic, including Dai Vernon, Edward Marlo, Harry Lorayne, Roy Walton, J.K. Hartman, John Mendoza, Frank Garcia, Father Cyprian, and Nick Trost; periodicals including Kabbala and Apocalypse. Set bound uniformly in full tan calf, the boards with inlayed red and black leather playing card suits motif, spines gilt-stamped with black leather title compartments. Top edges gilt, uniformly marbled endsheets. All housed in a custom cloth slipcase. Publisher’s covers retained in each volume. Illustrated. 8vo. Near fine.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-05-31
