The Ricky Jay Collection Part III

FOX, Richard K. (1846 – 1922). The Richard K. Fox Purchasing and Supply Dep’t. Sporting, Athletic and Gymnasium Goods. New York: Richard K. Fox, [1890]. Colored pictorial wraps, profusion of illustrations. Tall 8vo. 336pp. Rear wrap detached. Sold together with six illustrated handbills issued by Fox, including one advertising a “Magical Trick Bank.” A thick trade catalog the likes of which would only be surpassed by Johnson & Smith in the twentieth century. This book was issued by the publisher of the Police Gazette and includes magic lanterns, practical jokes, numerous magic tricks (using Peck & Snyder woodcuts), gambling supplies, and games, puzzles, and a host of other novel goods.