This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2024
Legerdemain. London: T. Hughes, 1826. Hand-colored frontispiece from a nineteenth century conjuring textbook, depicting a magician behind his table and wearing a hat topped with a giant feather, nailing a chosen card to the wall with a pistol shot. Laid down and matted in a gilt frame to 15 ¼ x 16 ¼”. Gift message to Dr. Dawes affixed to verso. Not examined out of frame.