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"Shadows: Second Series" by Charles H. Bennett. Undated but probably published ~1856-1860 by W. Kent & Clo (Late D. Bogue) in London, Britain. Believe this to be the original boards so most likely First Edition. Believe this is a complete set of illustrations.
Charles Henry Bennett (1828–1867) was a British Victorian illustrator who pioneered techniques in comic illustration.
Volume contains 32 illustrations (including title page and frontis) of hand-colored humorous drawings by Bennett of various British characters and the shadows they create that reveal their true nature. Satire that caricatures Victorian society.
WorldCat has only 4 of these books listed (of which only 1 appears to be the same as this one). Could only find one other copy of this book for sale (and the illustrations are in B&W and not the original boards).
Book is in Fair condition. Original outer spine is missing. Corners are bumped/split. Rubbing/staining on covers. Part of the front cover by right edge has top layer of cover… Read More

RARE BOOK! "A Finger to Her Lips" by Evelyn Berckman. Published in 1971. First Edition. (Possible a Review Copy)
Dustjacket is Illustrated by EDWARD GOREY! DJ is covered with a protective mylar cover.
"Now the young Duchess is a hunted fugitive in her own castle. Her aristocratic husband's love had become poisoned by jealousy. She knew that he and the sinister adviser who was his dark inspiration had sworn to destroy not only Sybilla but also her defenseless young son whom they held as a hostage. Disguised as the lowest of servants, exposed to the scorn of other women and the casual lusts of men, Sybilla-Marie staked her honor and her life on a desperate gamble against evil."
Book itself is in Near Fine Condition! Just a little rubbing on the edges of the cover-very minor. Top/bottom of spine is bumped a little. Interior is in Fantastic condition! Lightly penciled words on an early page (stating it is a Review copy & "First" - I am not able to confirm that it is a Review copy). Dustjacket is in Near… Read More

"The Royal Road to Card Magic" by Jean Hugard & Frederick Braue. Published in 1951 by World Publishing Company. First Edition, First Printing.
Dustjacket has been covered in an archival protective BrodArt covering.
"Would you like to confound your friends, amaze your acquaintances, amuse and dazzle crowds at parties and gatherings? Mastering a few card tricks will allow you to do all that and more. With the help of this book, anyone can develop a versatile repertoire of first-rate card tricks. In fact, mastery of just the first chapter will enable you to perform a half-dozen astounding and entertaining sleights of hand."
Book is in Very Good condition. Dustjacket is in Good condition though there are parts of the DJ missing, particularly at the top/bottom of the spine and at the corners of the DJ. Other creasing/rubbing on the DJ. Penciled number on top of the inside DJ flap. DJ is now covered with Brodart protective covering to prevent further damage. Book itself is in Very Good+ condition.… Read More

RARE BOOK! "The Making of a Moron" by Niall Brennan. Published in 1953. Believe First Edition. DJ is covered with a protective mylar cover.
"A wartime experiment where mentally defective people were drafted into industry, and proved themselves more easily disciplined, more content with their tasks, and more efficient. The author decided to run his own experiment to find out what the effect must be on normal people of doing the same work that had been done so well by the mentally challenged. His findings seemed to lead to the conclusion that work which makes sub-human demands results cumulatively in the narrowing, and finally the mutilation, of the human personality, and that the continuous sense of frustration avenges itself by strange and disturbing means."
Book: Very Good condition. Rubbing on the edges of the covers & corners. Interior: Great condition! Dustjacket: Very Good condition! Some chipping/creasing on the edges. Small piece missing at the bottom of the spine. Rubbing on the DJ.