A Bibliography of English Conjuring 1581-1876 (Two Volumes) de Toole Stott, Raymond - 1976

Derby: Harpur & Sons of Derby, 1978. cloth, dust jackets. 8vo. cloth, dust jackets. 288; 143 pages. 2 volumes. First editions, limited to 1030 and 900 copies respectively. Nearly 1000 items bibliographical described in the first volume and over 400 in the second volume. Illustrated. First volume is signed by the author.

Harpur & Sons of Derby Ltd, 1976 & 1978 1976. NF/NF. First Editions. Blue cloth with gilt stamped titles to the back. Volume I is 1 of 1030, 288pp and signed by the compiler and Volume II is one of a limited edition of 900 with 143(1)pp. Both volumes are in their original unclipped and unprice dust jackets which are now protected in a removable, clear covers (not shown). Both books are clean and bright in near fine condition noting a small closed tear of 1cm in the red border level with the E of "ENGLISH" on the dust jacket's front panel of volume I and just a slight ding to the rear joint of Volume II. The dust jackets are also near fine condition. Rainford & Parris Books welcomes enquiries, so please do not hesitate to ask if you require further images or have any questions. All books are packaged with great care.

(Derby: Harpur & Sons 1976) & A Bibliography of English Conjuring 1569-1876 (Derby: Harpur & Sons of Derby Limited. 1978). First UK Editions. Both volumes are fine copies in like D/W's. Volume 1 limited tp 1030 copies each signed by the Compiler) and Volume 2 is limited to 900 copies. The errata slip is present in Volume 1. Volume 2 contains an interresting batch of ephemera: (a) the prospectus for the book: (b) a compliments slip from the publisher addressed to the original purchaser; and (c) an insert of Harry Price The Legendary Figure of English Conjuring. Scarce in this condition with these attributes. A lovely set.

Derby, England: Harper & Sons of Derby Limited, [1976] First edition. One of 1,030 copies, signed by the compiler. Blue cloth. Two volumes, octavo. Plates. Fine in fine d.j.