This is one of the few truly essential reference books on the history of magic. Fully indexed and packed with illustrations. It's a real pleasure to read and a book I return to again and again.
 
Condition: Fair, ex-library with associated stickers, stamps and inscriptions, front endpaper torn out, slight old book smell, general minor wear and marks, fading and sticker mark to dust jacket, a good day-to-day reference copy.  
 
Binding: Hardback
Year:  1975
Publisher: Robert Hale
Pages: 452
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 26 X 20cm