MODERNE SALON MAGIE – Carl Willmann – 1891
€250,00
First edition of this landmark 1891 German magic book by Carl Willmann.
Hardcover in original pictorial cloth, illustrated throughout. Excellent overall condition with only slight shelfwear.
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Additional information
| Weight | ,8 kg |
|---|---|
| Signed | No |
| Condition | Near Fine |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Topic | General Magic |
This is the first edition of Moderne Salon-Magie (Leipzig: Otto Spamer, 1891) by Carl Willmann, a foundational work in parlor and salon magic, particularly in the German‐language tradition
The book is bound in the original publisher’s pictorial cloth: elaborately stamped in gilt and black, featuring florals, magical apparatus and theatrical imagery.
The decorative floral endsheets and gilt-tinted page edges are intact. The text is illustrated with fine engravings and numerous plates, offering detailed explanations of the foremost magic performances, their apparatus and sleights.
Condition Note: Overall the copy is in near mint condition.
A rare find for a 19th‐century magic manual.
Key Features / Highlights
First edition (1891) of a major German magic manual.
Hardcover, original pictorial cloth binding.
460 pages plus adverts; richly illustrated with magic apparatus and techniques.
German language, aimed at salon/house‐show performances.
Excellent collectible condition: minimal wear, clean interior, ex libris plate only.
Ideal for collectors of magic history, early conjuring manuals, and illustrated works of illusion.
Specs / Additional Details
Publication: Leipzig, Otto Spamer, 1891.
Size: (approx. 23 × 15 cm, octavo)
Binding: Original cloth, gilt & black stamping.
Condition: Excellent, Near Mint
Shipping & packaging: Due to its age and collectible value, special handling, secure packaging and appropriate insurance recommended.