[BIBLIOGRAPHY] -- [MAGIC & EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE]. A group of 8 works, various 4to and 8vo sizes, most in original cloth, most with dust jackets, most FIRST EDITION, condition generally good.
Sale 1022 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 4, 2022
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[BIBLIOGRAPHY] -- [MAGIC & EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE]. A group of 8 works, comprising:
THORNDIKE, Lynn. A History of Magic and Experimental Science. NY et al, 1923-1958. 8 volumes. -- FERGUSON, John. Bibliographical Notes on Histories of Inventions and Books of Secrets. London, 1981. 2 volumes in one. -- BROCK, Alan St. H. A History of Fireworks. London et al, 1945. -- HAGGARD, Howard W. Mystery, Magic, and Medicine The Rise of Medicine from Superstition to Science. Garden City, NY, 1933. -- BERNARD, Claude. An Introduction to the Study of Experimental Medicine. Henry Copley GREENE, translator. [NY], 1949. -- DEBUS, Allen G. The English Paracelsians. London: Oldbourne, 1965. -- CANICK, Michael. A Price Guide to Magic Books: 1639-1990. NY, 1997. Original spiral bound printed wrappers. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY CANICK TO ANTIQUARIAT BOTANICUM. Second Printing. -- CAILLET, Albert L. Manuel Bibliographique des Sciences Psychiques ou Occultes. Mansfield Centre, CT: Maurizio Martino, N.d. 3 volumes. LIMITED EDITION, one of 100 copies. -- Together, 8 works in 17 volumes, various 4to and 8vo sizes, most in original cloth, most with dust jackets, most FIRST EDITION, condition generally good. Complete list available upon request.
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