Jest Book; or, The Modern Joe Miller. Containing Modern Humour, Anecdote, and Wit, Bon Mots, Puns, Bulls, Riddles, Charades, Puzzles, Magic, Conjuring, Et.c

Published by J.B. Lippincott, 1884

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Seller: Crooked House Books & Paper, CBA, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.Crooked House Books & Paper, CBA, ABAA

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Brown cloth binding with black floral decoration & lettering, gilt title box to spine, endpapers printed with publisher's advertisements, in-text illustrations, 7-1/2" x 5-1/4", 375 pp. including index. See Toole-Stott #680. Front internal hinge exposed but intact, rear cover soiled, front cover with discoloration to 3" strip along joint, spine covering wrinkled. I believe the spine got wet at some point, causing some discoloration & the wrinkling to the spine cloth. Not the most attractive copy, but a serviceable copy for reading or research. An American edition of one of the earlier books on magic tricks; it also contains enough anecdotes, jokes, ghost stories, and other wit to make anyone an interesting party guest.

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Title
Jest Book; or, The Modern Joe Miller. Containing Modern Humour, Anecdote, and Wit, Bon Mots, Puns, Bulls, Riddles, Charades, Puzzles, Magic, Conjuring, Et.c
Author
R.C.W.
Publisher
J.B. Lippincott
Publication year
1884
Condition
Fair
Binding
Hardcover
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Crooked House Books & Paper, CBA, ABAA

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