This fascinating book tells the history of London's Bartholomew Fair. It is of particular interest to students of magic history as it describes many early magic and allied performances. It also includes beautiful engravings of many of these performers including Fawkes. This is the sought-after 1880 edition featuring a superb gilt reproduction of the Fawkes print on the front cover. 
 
Condition: Fair, book cloth on the spine has split and is coming loose, marks and wear to boards, back endpaper split but board still well attached. 
 
Binding: Hardback
Year: 1880
Publisher: Chatto and Windus
Pages: 404
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 20 X 13cm