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OZANAM, Jacques (1640 – 1718). Recreations for Gentlemen and Ladies. Being Ingenious Sports and Pastimes … . Dublin: Printed by Peter Hoey, 1790. Fourth edition. Original polished calf, rebacked with modern gilt stamped morocco title label. Tables in text. [1 – 3], 4 – 226, 7 ll unnumbered. 8vo. Faint staining and scattered toning, a few contemporary marginal notes not affecting text; most pages clean and bright with sound binding. Very good or better. Uncommon. Toole Stott 519, Jessel 1257. Scarce. A classic treatise on tricks with cards and dice, magic squares, fireworks, and other curious (and sometimes dangerous) diversions.