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The Boy's Own Conjuring Book: Being a Complete Hand-book of Parlour Magic. Blue cloth with black and gilt stamping. Engraved frontispiece, illustrated, 384 pages. Foxing and toning on pages, cloth frayed at spine edges, soiling and toning on cloth, edge wear. Good. Toole Stott 115. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers RB8660
Titel: The Boy's Own Conjuring Book
Verlag: New York: Dick & Fitzgerald
Erscheinungsdatum: 1860
Zustand: Good
Anbieter: S N Books World, Delhi, Indien
LeatheBound. Zustand: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1860 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 394 Language: English Pages: 394. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LB100159220623
Anzahl: 10 verfügbar
Anbieter: BRIAN MCMILLAN, BOOKS, Traer, IA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 'Arlington Edition'. HC. Red cloth stamped in black & gold. Illus. 117pp; 94pp; 61pp +2pp ads. Long owners note in pencil on ff/top of title pp & verso else Good wi/light-mod. spine slant at btm/leaf browning; signatures separating wi/one cracked; one leaf wi/small open edge tear; cv still fairly bright. Shipping includes insurance. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 300065
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Poor. No Jacket. Arlington ed. ; [1], 8-117, [1], 5-94, [1], 6-72, [1], 8-61, [5] p. : ill. ; 19 cm. ; OCLC: 191310867 ; fragment of the original book, consisting of pages [1], 8-117 which includes "Snip, snap snorum and nearly 100 other parlor games" ; Original contents: 1. Snip, snap snorum and nearly 100 other parlor games -- 2. Magic -- 3. The art of ventriloquism -- 4. The science of self-defense, or, The art of boxing. ; less than 20 copies held in libraries worldwide ; very scarce, thus the reason we offer this partial copy ; clever, hilarious and ingenious parlor games fully described make clear that there was definite enjoyment to be had before the age of the Internet, Television and Radio ; Contents : Round Games -- Games of action -- Blind man's bluff -- Guess who -- Shadow buff -- The feather game -- Hunt the slipper -- Hunt the ring -- Jack's alive -- Twirl the dish, or My Lady's Toilet -- The stage-coach -- Musical fright -- Music Magic -- The Dutch Concert -- Games with pen and pencil, or involving mental exertion -- Consequences -- Cross questions and crooked answers -- Crambo -- Bouts rimes -- Advice gratis -- Retsch's Outlines -- The pig book -- The twenty questions -- Russian gossip -- How when where -- Throwing light -- Proverbs -- The hidden word -- What is my thought like -- Spelling games -- The game of rhymes -- Definitions -- Catch games -- The cook who doesn't like peas -- The old soldier -- The knight of the whistle -- He can do little who can't do this -- The farmyard -- Buff says buff -- The two hats -- Forfeits -- Card games -- Speculation -- Pope Joan -- Spinado -- SNip-snap-snorum -- Juvenile card games -- Snap -- Match and catch -- What d'ye buy -- The most laugha ble thing on earth, or a trip to Paris -- Tombola -- Banter-go-round -- Spade the gardener -- Happy families -- Illustrated proverbs -- Mixed pickles -- After-dinner accomplishments -- The raisin tortoise -- The lemon pig -- The passenger to Boulogne -- The enchanted raisins -- The demon lump of sugar and the magic hats -- The mysterious production -- The family giant -- The nondescript -- The what-do-you-think -- The baby elephant -- The giraffe -- The canis remarkabilis, or Demon dog -- The dwarf -- The disappointed heirs -- The comical quartette party -- The art exhibition -- The talking hand -- Punch and Judy -- The fantoccini -- The sailor -- The juggler -- The headless man -- The milkwoman ; here are the rules for many of the mysterious games mentioned throughout 19th century literature ; fragile ; POOR. Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 006805
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Joelle Godard Books, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. In publishers', dark green cloth with Art Nouveau designs on front board and spine. 384 pages. No date but late Victorian. Presumed first edition.Illustrated with nearly 200 engravings. 'Containing an Endless Variety of Optical, Chemical, Mechanical, Magnetical, and Magical Experiments, Amusing Transmutations, Astonishing Sleights and Subtleties, Celebrated Card Deceptions, Ingenious Tricks with Numbers, Curious and Entertaining Puzzles' and many more long forgotten bits of magic. An obvious second hand copy but still tightly bound with no splits or fraying. Very period. Payment by credit card through ABE. Paypal accepted. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 002847
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Indien
Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 394, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 394. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LB1111035519590
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: Westwood Books Sedbergh, Sedbergh, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. UNDATED c1860? 12mo: xii, 384pp. Rubbed red cloth, with gilt and black lettering on spine and front cover. Without dust wrapper. Small tear in page vii. Small ownership stamp at top of front free endpaper and title page. Ring marks on back cover. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CR108
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Steve Finer - Rare Books, Greenfield, MA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 12mo, original cloth, stamped in black & gilt, frontispiece detached, 384pp. A bibliographical puzzle, this circa 1860 title is extant with at least three different paginations and two different frontispiece formats. The TOOLE-STOTT CONJURING #958 entry calls for 534pp. Also of some minor interest is the fact that the publisher's binding does not resemble others, of the period, made by the firm of Dick & Fitzgerald. A Good+ to Very Good copy. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers DC16/20
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Steve Finer - Rare Books, Greenfield, MA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 12mo, original cloth, stamped in black & gilt, frontispiece detached, 384pp. A bibliographical puzzle, this circa 1860 title is extant with at least three different paginations and two different frontispiece formats. The TOOLE-STOTT CONJURING #958 entry calls for 534pp. Also of some minor interest is the fact that the publisher's binding does not resemble others, of the period, made by the firm of Dick & Fitzgerald. A Good+ to Very Good copy. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers DC16/21
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Village Booksmith, Hudson Falls, NY, USA
Hard Cover. Zustand: Good to Very Good. No Jacket. 416 pages. This is an old volume that has been beautifully rebound in tan buckram with gilt lettering on a red leather label. Includes fold-out frontispiece that has been backed with linen. Closed tear in the first 62 pages does not affect legibility or readability of text. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 34440
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Bay Books, Penzance, Vereinigtes Königreich
Cloth Spine and Boards. Zustand: Fair. Title Continues "Celebrated Card Deceptions, Ingenious Tricks with Numbers, Curious & Entertaining Puzzles etc." Undated Edition, circa 1860s - '80s. Fascinating and Detailed little book. Many Tricks with Cards, Knots, Rings, String etc. Also a large chapter "The Magic of Chemistry" (a few dangerous chemicals {e.g. Nitric Acid} mentioned); Numbers, Hydraulics and much more. Illustrated with some In-Text Drawings, Diagrams etc. 416 Pages, 200g, 5" Tall. Contemporary Cloth spine with worn gilt Title and Floral Design. and Leather covered Boards. Hinges broked and boards detached (but present). Endpapers and a page or two are still attached to the boards. The rest of the text block is firmly bound. Book is complete. Title page has a 3 very small closed edge tears (between 1/4"and 1/2" long). No inscriptions except an occasional small pencil mark. Pages in nice, clean condition. Size: 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 013730
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar