Arts Treasury; or, a Profitable and Pleasing Invitation to the Lovers of Ingenuity
Published by Printed for W. Whitwood, next the Bible in Duck-Lane; and Mrs. Feltham in Wesminster-Hall, 1688
- Used
Seller: Quicker than the Eye, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.Quicker than the Eye
AbeBooks seller since January 5, 2018
Condition: Used - Poor
US$ 950.00
Quantity: 1 available
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First Edition. Arts Treasury; or, a profitable and pleasing invitation to the lovers of ingenuity. Containted in many extraordinary experiments, rarities, and curious invention. Full antique leather, possibly contemporary. Licence preliminary page adhered to board, missing one preliminary leaf. 150 pages, missing final two leaves and two leaves adverts indicated in Toole Stott. The first of at least nine editions of the same work, containing secrets like "How to make water boil and sparkle," and "To make letters that will soon vanish." This 17th century edition of the book is considered rare, while the later 18th century editions are more easily found. Corners rounded, edges worn, significant wear to binding, some pages with chips and browning to margins. Toole Stott 693.
Seller Inventory # B0685
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Arts Treasury; or, a Profitable and Pleasing Invitation to the Lovers of Ingenuity
- Author
- John White
- Publisher
- Printed for W. Whitwood, next the Bible in Duck-Lane; and Mrs. Feltham in Wesminster-Hall
- Publication year
- 1688
- Condition
- poor
- Seller catalogs
- Fine Books on Magic, Antiquarian to Modern
Quicker than the Eye
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since January 5, 2018
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 15 business days | 4 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 8.50 | US$ 12.00 |
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Quicker than the Eye is the online retail shop for Potter & Potter Auctions. We specialize in the sale of paper Americana, vintage advertising and ephemera, rare books, playing cards, gambling memorabilia, posters, prints, and magicana—antiques and collectibles focused on magic and magicians. In addition, we have access to books, ephemera, apparatus, posters, and other items not listed in our catalog. Please feel free to contact us with any special requests or inquiries.
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fine bindings, out-of-print, antique, modern, vintageSeller's business information
Quicker than the Eye
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Chicago, IL U.S.A. 60613
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