The Ricky Jay Collection
The Ricky Jay Collection
(Japan) | A scarce collection of thirty magic tricks for dinner parties
Auction Closed
October 28, 08:54 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
(Japan)
Hifumitei, Shigoroku. Haruasobi zashiki tejina [or] Tezuna [Trans: Magic Tricks in the Party Room [or] Sleight of Hand Tricks]. Tokyo: [1854]
12mo (120 x 85 mm). 18 folding leaves, colored woodcut title-page, 30 woodcuts illustrations, original illustrated wrappers in delicate color; new stitching, wrappers somewhat wormed.
A scarce collection of thirty magic tricks for dinner parties.