PANORAMA OF MAGIC
New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1962. First Edition. Wraps. Inscribed by Milbourne Christopher on the front flyleaf, with a typed letter signed (TLS) by him laid in. "This is unquestionably the most profusely illustrated history of stage magic ever published. It traces the development and transitions in the art of conjuring from the time of the Pharoahs up to the present, and presents this panorama through a diverting and unusual array of photographs, lithographs, woodcuts, engravings, drawings, handbills, posters, and even copies of sketches from the walls of ancient buildings." Quarto: viii, 216 pp. with 295 illustrations, 8 in color. Original printed paper wrappers. Some general toning along the extremities, with a few tiny scuffs to the front panel; otherwise very good. Very good. Item #78804
Price: $60.00