This is one of the few truly essential reference books on the history of magic. Fully referenced and indexed and packed with illustrations. It's a real pleasure to read and a book I return to again and again.
 
Condition: Good/fair. Ex-library with associated stickers, stamps and inscriptions. Has been library-rebound. Yellowed dust jacket and pages. Great, tight reading copy.
 
Binding: Hardback
Year:  1979
Publisher: David and Charles
Pages: 216
Dimensions: 25 X 20cm