Vintage Magic Books
1970 A History of Magic and Experimental Science
By Lynn Thorndike
Located in Bath, GB
The scarce eight volume 1970 edition of Lynn Thorndike's fascinating history of 'Magic and
Category
1970s American Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
The Polar Express, Signed by Chris van Allsburg, First Edition, 1985
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
-selling children’s books of all time. “In the pantheon of books celebrating the magic of Santa Claus, The
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Fabric, Paper
$2,200
H 9.25 in W 11.63 in D 0.44 in
Vintage Children
s Book from Estonian USSR by Eno Raud - Talinn 1976, 1J84
Located in Bordeaux, FR
the opportunity to share the joy of reading with young ones, fostering a love for books and the magic
Category
1970s Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
$54
H 0.6 in W 6.7 in D 8.27 in
Curious Minds: Vintage Children
s Book from USSR, 1J155
Located in Bordeaux, FR
hardcover, this book is a testament to the tactile magic that books can hold. Its 377 pages are a doorway to
Category
1980s Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
Robert Lee Morris Matte Gold Plated Occult Symbols Charm Bracelet
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Occult symbols from ancient books of magic were the inspiration behind this fabulous Robert Lee
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$2,800
H 2.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 3 in L 7.25 in
Recent Sales
SAHARA Magic Desert Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
SAHARA Magic Desert hardcover book
Photographs show the Sahara's mountains, sand dunes, canyons
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20th Century African Tribal Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
Fine Romance Hollywood Broadway: the Magic, the Mayhem, Hardcover Table Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A Fine Romance Hollywood Broadway: The Magic, The Mayhem, The Musicians
By Denkert, Darcie.
New
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20th Century American American Classical Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
Untitled
By Philip Smith
Located in Surfside, FL
, lingerie ads, books on mysticism and numerology, lost magic books and early genetic diagrams. Smith works
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Magic Books
Nikon Lot N90 35mm Camera with MB-10 Grip SB-25 Flash MF-26 Control
By Nikon
Located in Dayton, OH
Clements – Hove Foto Books), Magic Lantern Guides Nikon N90 F90 and Nikon SB-25 Flash System (Lanterna
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Metal
Art of Walt Disney; from Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Art of Walt Disney; From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms, by Christopher Finch. Published by
Category
1970s Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
The Household Cavalry. Ceremonial Duty on Horseback. Abstract Motion. On Parade.
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
magic books. He was also the Art Editor of the British magic magazine, Pabular. Many of his paintings
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Oil, Board
The Magic Magic Book. An Inquiry into the Venerable History and Operation
By Ricky Jay
Located in New York, NY
comprises one volume of text by Jay on the history of and various permutations on magic or "Blow" books
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Magic Books
H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 1.75 in
Midcentury Original Illustration Painting of Papageno and “The Magic Flute”
Located in Vero Beach, FL
books. "The Magic Flute", or in the original language, “Die Zauberflote” is the best known opera by W.A
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
H 24 in W 20.75 in D 0.19 in
Antique Magic and Jugglery Book, Pablo Minguet circa 1733
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Antique Magic Book, Engaños a Ojos Vistas y Diversión de Trabajos Mundanos, Pablo Minguet
This
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1970s Spanish Other Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper, Leather
Floor Magic Soft Cover Book
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Floor magic soft cover book
A noted British architect explains how to select the right floor to
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
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Vintage USSR Book:
Small Soviet Encyclopedia
circa 1959 - Volume 7, 1J75
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the treasure trove of knowledge with this remarkable vintage book from the USSR titled 'Malaya Sovetskaya Entsiklopediya' ('Small Soviet Encyclopedia'). Published in 1959, ...
Category
1950s Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
$102
H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in
Ciro Ferri Drawing Offering Scene Italie 17th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Italian lead pencil drawing, entourage of Ciro Ferri, depicting an offering scene in front of a temple, in the manner of the antiquity.
Measurements: 7.8/5.9 inches
...
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17th Century Italian Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages.
It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used ar...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Wrought Iron
$10,568 Sale Price
41% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 in
Original Walt Disney "Winnie the Pooh" Comic Strip Art 1981
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find original Walt Disney "Winnie the Pooh" comic strip art (King Features Syndicate), circa 1981. The piece is presented in a black wood frame with white mat. The piece is...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
2001: A Space Odyssey
Original Vintage Movie Poster, British, 1968
By Robert McCall
Located in Devon, GB
Widely regarded as the most influential science fiction film of all time, Stanley Kubrick’s transcendent 1968 sci-fi masterpiece '2001: A Space Odyssey' revolutionised the genre, pre...
Category
1960s British Space Age Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper, Linen
$4,957
H 30 in W 19.88 in D 0.01 in
Illuminated Manuscript Parchment, Gothic Period, 15th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A double-sided illuminated manuscript on parchment hand-written and coloured from the Gothic period (15th century)
This is a page from a liturgical book such as the Psalters and cour...
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15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Parchment Paper
12 Volumes. Lord Macaulay, History of England.
Located in New York, NY
12 Volumes. Lord Macaulay, History of England. Albany Edition. Limited to 250 copies of which this is 218. Bound in full red morocco with gilt tooling on the covers and raised band s...
Category
Late 19th Century British Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Leather
James Bond
Dr. No
Original Vintage British Quad Movie Poster, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce and sought after country-of-origin poster for the first release of the first James Bond film. Based on Ian Fleming's novel of the same name, the 1962 release of 'Dr. No' fir...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Linen, Paper
$48,194
H 30.25 in W 40.25 in D 0.01 in
Mark TWAIN. The Prince and the Pauper. FIRST EDITION SECOND STATE - 1882
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: TWAIN, Mark (Samuel Clemens).
TITLE: The Prince and the Pauper: A Tale for Young People of All Ages.
PUBLISHER: Boston: James R. Osgood, 1882.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION ...
Category
1880s British Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Leather
$2,500 / item
H 9 in W 6 in D 1 in
Barbarella
Original Vintage Movie Poster by Mario De Berardinis, Italian, 1968
By Mario De Berardinis
Located in Devon, GB
An incredibly rare Italian due fogli teaser poster for Roger Vadim's 1968 sexy science fiction comedy 'Barbarella', with spectacular psychedelic artwork by Mario De Berardinis. Based...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper, Linen
$13,770
H 55.13 in W 39.63 in D 0.01 in
Walt Disney
s Donald Duck. The Ultimate History. Limited Edition book
prints
By Carl Barks, Walt Disney, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nothing succeeds like success, as the saying goes, but in the case of Donald Duck the opposite is true: the candor with which Donald reveals his weaknesses wins our hearts and stays ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Aluminum
$650 / item
H 15.56 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
7 Vol. Set- Charles Merivale, A History Of The Romans Under The Empire, 1858
Located in Bridgeport, CT
London, Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, various publishing dates. Bound in tan leather with red and brown with gilt spines. Marbelized end papers. All with bookplates ins...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
$1,320 / set
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 1.75 in
3 Volumes. Abate Luigi Lanzi, The History of Painting in Italy.
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. Abate Luigi Lanzi, The History of Painting in Italy. Bound in 3/4 white calf with marbled endpapers. Ornate gilt-tooling and red label on the spines. Top edges gilt. Illus...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Leather
Jerusalem and Temple Imaginary Map by Blome, Published London 1689
Located in Langweer, NL
Imaginary Plan of Jerusalem by Blome after Villalpando, 1689
This impressive antique engraving presents an imaginary plan of Jerusalem by Richard Blome, published in 1689. The engra...
Category
Late 17th Century English Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
$648
H 16.74 in W 23.23 in D 0.01 in
John MILTON. A Defence of the People of England. 1692 - FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILTON, John.
TITLE: A Defence of the People of England, by John Milton: in Answer to Salmasius's Defence of the King.
PUBLISHER: n.p., n.p., 1692.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDI...
Category
1690s British Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Leather
$1,100 / item
H 6.94 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
1888-1891 The Bankside Shakespeare: The Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies
By William Shakespeare
Located in Bath, GB
An attractive fifteen volumes of the limited edition Bankside Shakespeare, edited by Appleton Morgan, and uniformly bound in half calf.
One of 500 limited edition copies of the Bank...
Category
Late 19th Century American Vintage Magic Books
Materials
Paper
$2,616
H 9 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
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There is a range of vintage magic books for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, paint and fabric, all vintage magic books available were constructed with great care. Vintage magic books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage magic books made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Arthur Tress, Jean-Michel Folon and Buffie Johnson each produced beautiful vintage magic books that are worth considering.
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