MAGIC, PRETENDED MIRACLES AND REMARKABLEMAGIC, PRETENDED MIRACLES AND REMARKABLE NATURAL PHENOM...Magic, Pretended Miracles and Remarkable Natural Phenomena. Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, ca. 1850. No. 30 of The Monthly Volume. Blind-embossed cloth, gilt spine title, a.e.g. Small 8vo. Woodcuts. Near fine copy with light foxing at start. Toole Stott 473.
AFTER JOAN BOURDICHON, THE TIDINGSAFTER JOAN BOURDICHON, THE TIDINGS BROUGHT TO THE SHEPHERDS, COLOR PRINT, 29-1/2 X 13-1/2 INAfter Joan Bourdichon, The Tidings Brought To The Shepherds, Color Print, 29-1/2 x 13-1/2 in,
The Wonder Clock Or Four & TwentyThe Wonder Clock Or Four & Twenty Marvelous Tales Being One, written and illustrated by Howard Pyle (New York, 1888). Handsomely rebound in half leather. Slightly cocked.
THE BOOKS OF WONDER.Minch, StephenTHE BOOKS OF WONDER.Minch, Stephen and Tommy Wonder. The Books of Wonder. Hermetic Press, 1996. Two vols., cloth, with dust-jackets. Illustrated. Tall 8vo. Scuffs to jackets, otherwise fine.
A quantity of interesting miscellaneaA quantity of interesting miscellanea
KELLAR’S WONDERS.Caveney, MikeKELLAR’S WONDERS.Caveney, Mike and Bill Miesel. Kellar’s Wonders. Pasadena: Magic Words, 2003. From a limited edition of 1000 copies. Publisher’s cloth with jacket. Illustrated, including color plates. 4to. Very good.
Mardi Gras parade bulletin, ‘ChronicleMardi Gras parade bulletin, ‘Chronicle of Faeryland’… ‘Fantastic Tal
JOYFUL MYSTERIES #2 THE VISITATIONLaune,JOYFUL MYSTERIES #2 THE VISITATIONLaune, Paul Sidney (American, 1899 _ 1977). Joyful Mysteries #2 The Visitation. Circa 1950. Full color acrylic on board painting for an illustration from The Holy Bible, King James Edition, Consolidated Book Publishers, Chicago. of the image is 12 _ x 9 _ inches. Not signed. Image very good, soiled margins not affecting image.
1 vol. Wilde, Lady (Jane Francesca1 vol. Wilde, Lady (Jane Francesca Speranza.) Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland. London: Chatto & Windus, 1899. "A New Edition." 8vo, orig. color pictorial cloth; light to moderate wear, spine ends frayed. 1902 pub. cat. at back. Light to moderate foxing to front & back matter.
NORWEGIAN FOLK ART WOOL TAPESTRYNORWEGIAN FOLK ART WOOL TAPESTRY MAGI 1907 hand loomed Three Kings and Baby Jesus in crewel wools with hanging brass rings and pole - h:63.25 w:44.50 in.
WILLIAM HONE. ANCIENT MYSTERIESWILLIAM HONE. ANCIENT MYSTERIES DESCRIBED Especially the English miracle plays, notices of ecclesiastical, the festivals of fools and asses, descent into Hell, and others. London 1823 with copper plate engravings.
FRENCH "ADORATION OF THE MAGI"FRENCH "ADORATION OF THE MAGI" TAPESTRY, 18th century, polychrome colored depiction of the three wise men bearing gifts, ht. 73, w. 79 1/2 in.
1 vol. Eniautos Terastios. Mirabillis1 vol. Eniautos Terastios. Mirabillis Annus, or The Year of Prodigies and Wonders. N.p. [London], 1661. 4to, old 1/2 calf & marbled bds.; spine gone, leather rubbed, light wear to bds. Frontis. supplied in facsimile. Trimmed - a few heads shaved close, no loss of ptg. Internally generally clean. [8], 88 pp., leaf size 188 x 137 mm. Wing E-3127a
TALES OF MYSTERY, IMAGINATION,TALES OF MYSTERY, IMAGINATION, & HUMOR AND POEMSRARE, Early Edition Tales of Mystery, Imagination, & Humor and Poems. Author: Edgar Allen Poe. illustrated with twenty six engravings on wood. Publisher: London: Henry Vizetelly, Clarke & Co.
A 15th Century stone carving, theA 15th Century stone carving, the Adoration of the Magi, 44cm x 23cm
1 vol. (Papier-Mache Binding.)1 vol. (Papier-Mache Binding.) The Parables of Our Lord. New York: Appleton, 1848. 12mo, orig. black ornamental papier-mache bdg. Color & tinted lithographic? pictorial borders. Bdg starting to break. Internally clean. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
Maxfield Parrish Illustrated Book''AMaxfield Parrish Illustrated Book''A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales'' 1910.
TWO MINIATURE BOOKS. Wonders ofTWO MINIATURE BOOKS. Wonders of the Invisible World Displayed in Five Parts Collected by Robert Calef. Boston: Bedlington 1828 full leather fair; and miniature History of the Bible La_inburg N. Stratton printed by Adancourt Troy 1824.
1 vol. Owen, John. Vindiciae Evangelicae;1 vol. Owen, John. Vindiciae Evangelicae; or The Mystery of The Gospell Vindicated. Oxford: L. Litchfield, for T. Robinson, 1655. First edition. 4to, modern cloth; slightly dusty. Title foxed, browned & repaired, other scattered, generally light, foxing. Trimmed, a few heads shaved close. Printed control number at foot of last leaf. Wing O-
An Account of the Life of thatAn Account of the Life of that Ancient Servant of Jesus Christ, John Richardson (Mary Hinde, London, 1774); An Apology for the True Christian Divinity: Being an Explanation and Vindication of the Principles and Doctrines of the People called Quakers by Robert Barclay (Joseph Cruikshank, Philadelphia, 1775); Samuel Finley Breese Morse: A Return to the Spirit of Leonardo Marriage of Science and Art by Violet Oakley (Philadelphia, 1939; signed by the author on the half-title); Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, with forty-two illustrations by John Tenniel (New York, 1884). Binding is shaken; front hinge is weak; part of spine is missing; pages 1-3 have been very crudely reattached to the binding with tape.
An interesting group of ephemeraAn interesting group of ephemera including a copy of The Times, Wednesday, November 9, 1796 (includes first part of George Washington's resignation speech), an early hand coloured Valentine, The Wonderland Postage-Stamp Case invented by Lewis Carroll, Oct. 29, 1888 and Carroll (Lewis) Eight or Nine Wise Words about letter-Writing, fifth edition, 1897
GEORG BALTHASAR PROBST (GERMANGEORG BALTHASAR PROBST (GERMAN 1673-1748) THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD: PHARE DE L'EGYPTE Handcolored engraving: 12 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. Framed
A first edition of ''Fairy talesA first edition of ''Fairy tales and legends by Hans Andersen illustrated by Rex Whistler'' published by Cobden-Sanderson Ltd. October 1935 this copy signed by the illustrator Rex Whistler.
Folk Stories & Fables SelectedFolk Stories & Fables Selected and Arranged by Eva March Tappan Houghton Mifflin Company ND ten volumes 8vo hard bound in buckram and in green and tan with gilt embossed covers. Children's Hour edition illustrated with black and white plates the frontispieces in color.
Reams of tasslesReams of tassles
ROMAN STORIES Roman Stories: orROMAN STORIES Roman Stories: or The History of the Seven Wise Mistresses of Rome: Containing Seven Days Entertainment In many Pleasant and Witty Tales or Stories. London: Printed for J. Hodges 1748. Small 8vo bound in full morocco by Niedree spine lettered in gilt a.e.g. With engraved title page and numerous in-text woodcut illustrations. Light intermittent foxing; otherwise good.
TELLER AND TODD KARR. HOUSE OFTELLER AND TODD KARR. HOUSE OF MYSTERY: THE MAGIC SCIEN...Teller and Todd Karr. House of Mystery: the Magic Science of David P. Abbott. [Los Angeles]: The Miracle Factory, 2005. Deluxe Limited First Edition. Two volumes in black cloth with pictorial jackets, housed in publisher's leather ribbon-tied box. Profusely illustrated. 4tos. Fine. Signed by Teller, Karr, and jacket designer Kathryn Breene.
[Mardi Gras] three Rex proclamations[Mardi Gras] three Rex proclamations January 31 1969 "World of Hans Christian Anderson"; February 13 1971 "Our Storybook of the Sea"; and February 1974 "Living Jewels".
COLE BROTHERS WONDERS FROM ALLCOLE BROTHERS WONDERS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLDCole Brothers Wonders From All Parts of the World N.p., ca. 1940s. Color lithograph depicting railroad cars full of exotic animals, mounted on board. 39 x 27". Borders trimmed, scattered chips and soiling across image. Poor.
ANTIQUE CONTINENTAL TAPESTRY DepictingANTIQUE CONTINENTAL TAPESTRY Depicting three muses in a verdant courtyard scene.
A Flemish Wool Tapestry OudenaardeA Flemish Wool Tapestry Oudenaarde 17th century depicting the infant Moses rescued from the Nile beneath a leafy canopy of trees and foliage woven with a border of scrolling leaves flowers and birds within a blue selvedge. Height 9 feet 8 inches x width 6 feet.
An interesting collection of sundries,An interesting collection of sundries, including a snake spine, a miser's purse, a badge for the Lancashire Rifle Volunteers, small wooden and tin boxes, a Kodak No 2A Folding Autographic Brownie, Poems of Courage and Hope by SJ Wise etc.
GLORIOUS MYSTERIES #15 THE CORONATIONLaune,GLORIOUS MYSTERIES #15 THE CORONATIONLaune, Paul Sidney (American, 1899 _ 1977). Glorious Mysteries #15. The Coronation. Circa 1950. Full color acrylic on board painting for an illustration from The Holy Bible, King James Edition, Consolidated Book Publishers, Chicago. Size of the image is 12 _ x 9 _ inches. Not signed. Image Very good with soiled margins not affecting image.
THE WANDA'S GODDESS OF MYSTERY.Wandas,THE WANDA'S GODDESS OF MYSTERY.Wandas, The. The Wanda's Goddess of Mystery. Paris: Louis Galice, ca. 1910. A comely lady rises from the flames of a smoldering cauldron as imps look on and doves fly in about. Old folds visible, several small losses. Inscribed and signed by Suzy Wandas in the lower left. 46 x 36". Linen backed. B. An early poster advertising the magic act of Belgian magician and manipulator Suzy Wandas, who worked with her family in European music halls. Wandas went on to a successful career as a solo artist, eventually settling in Detroit.
JOYFUL MYSTERIES #3 THE NATIVITYLaune,JOYFUL MYSTERIES #3 THE NATIVITYLaune, Paul Sidney (American, 1899 _ 1977). Joyful Mysteries #3 The Nativity. Circa 1950. Full color acrylic on board painting for an illustration from The Holy Bible, King James Edition, Consolidated Book Publishers, Chicago. Size of the image is 12 _ x 9 _ inches. Not signed. Image very good, soiled margins not affecting image.
NEW WONDER SILK CABBY. LOS ANGELES:NEW WONDER SILK CABBY. LOS ANGELES: F.G. THAYER, CA. 19...New Wonder Silk Cabby. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. Wooden cabinet (7 _ x 5 x 3 _") on raised feet, stencil-painted in colors with dragons, in which silk handkerchiefs vanish, appear, or change. Minor chipping from handling.