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[Japanese] Antiquarian Book on Magic. Circa 1880s. Paper wrappers, inside front cover with ink-colored image of a student studying a text. Block-printed illustrations of tricks with bottles and glassware, tables, boxes, and more. 5 x 3 ½”. Damp-stain on front cover, backstrip chipped.

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Antiquarian Book on Magic.

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