Objects of Desire
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 144
ARNOLD, George. The Magician's Own Book. PUTNAM, Allen. Witchcraft of New England.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
ARNOLD, George (1834-1865). The Magician’s Own Book, or The Whole Art of Conjuring. PUTNAM, Allen (1802-1887). Witchcraft of New England, explained by Modern Spiritualism.
Publisher of Arnold: Dick & Fitzgerald, New York. 1857.
8vo. Embossed pictorial brown cloth cover. xi, 362 p. with illustrations throughout.
Arnold book is H: 7 1/2 x W: 5 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Publisher of Putnam: Colby and Rich, Boston. 1881.
8vo. Black cloth bound, with gilt title. 482 pp.
Putnam book is H: 7 1/2 x W: 5 1/2 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Poor. Arnold book is is missing title page and pages 1 and 2. Tail of spine pulling away. Spine and corners ripped. Foxing and browning throughout. Missing frontispiece. Putnam book is in fair condition. Bumping, scuffing,and rubbing of spine and covers, with slight losses to corners. Pages showing slight toning.
Bookplate in Arnold book: "Charles L. Bishop, Jamestown N.Y."
Bookplate in Putnam book: "Private Library of B. F. Bellows, No. 110."
Publisher of Arnold: Dick & Fitzgerald, New York. 1857.
8vo. Embossed pictorial brown cloth cover. xi, 362 p. with illustrations throughout.
Arnold book is H: 7 1/2 x W: 5 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Publisher of Putnam: Colby and Rich, Boston. 1881.
8vo. Black cloth bound, with gilt title. 482 pp.
Putnam book is H: 7 1/2 x W: 5 1/2 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Condition
Bookplate in Arnold book: "Charles L. Bishop, Jamestown N.Y."
Bookplate in Putnam book: "Private Library of B. F. Bellows, No. 110."
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CRWU.
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