Mayne Leger D (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 366, [6] pages. Hardcover: H 19cm x L 13cm. Original purple cloth covers soiled and stained; 3.5cm loss at spine heel with quires exposed; 1cm loss at spine head; spine's lettering illegible with front board's lettering somewhat discernable; board corners worn. Edges toned; binding shaken between front flyleaf and frontispiece recto; binding stressed at several points including at pages 96-97, 265-265, and 288-289; a few page corners creased; mostly scattered light foxing and soiling but with strong soiling to pages 72-73. A fair copy reflecting fairly typical condition for books published by Dick & Fitzgerald. Book now presented in a trimmed clear Dura-Lar (polyester film) sheet forming a dj which modestly enhances shelf presence. With b/w frontispiece and b/w illustrations inset amongst text, Preface, a few musical scores with lyrics, and six page publisher's catalog at rear. Title page specifies book's author as Leger D. Mayne which is an obvious word play on "legerdemain" or sleight of hand; OCLC attributes authorship to William B. Dick. Text provides various games, magic tricks, and other entertainments as inspiration for those hosting parties and the like. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo. Pp 366. Frontis and illustrations in the text. 6 page publisher's list at end. Original decorative cloth lettered gilt. Spine fade with wear to head and foot. Uniform wear to boards. Bookplate crudely removed from front paste-down endpaper. A decent copy, slightly shaken.…

Condition: fair. Cloth stamped with gilt and black. Illustrated, 366 pages, 3 leaves of adverts at rear. Missing page 9-16. Ex-libris Christopher Milbourne. Chips to spine and edges, soiling and toning to covers, fair condition.

Condition: good. What Shall We Do To-Night? Or Social Amusements for Evening Parties Furnishing Complete and Varied Programmes for Twenty-Six Entertainments. Green publisher's cloth stamped in black and gilt. Frontispiece, illustrated in text, 366 pages with 7 leaves publisher's adverts at rear. Some rubbing and wear to boards and board edges, pages a bit toned with a some spotting on a few pages, some marking on title page including notations in pen and pencil. Ex libris George Daily.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1873. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 358, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 358 358.…