The Enigmatical Repository; or Museum of Entertainment,
J. DawsonNorwich: J. Dawson, No date.
Second Edition. Inscribed by person(s) connected with book
15.5cm x 10cm. 232, 12 pages. Original purple cloth, gilt lettering.
Containing Enigmas, Charades, Rebuses, Anagrams, Transpositions, Queries, Logogriphs, Acrostics, &c. Including A Selection of Harmless and Pleasing Experiments in Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Magnetism, &c. Also a variety of Miscellaneous Receipts In the various Departments of Art and Science. A collection of word puzzles and simple chemistry experiments designed for youth amusement. Not in Toole Stott. This copy inscribed by the publisher J. Dawson and from the collection of magician Ricky Jay.
Spine sunned. Stickers of Norwich Castle Museum. Minor wear to edges. Very minor foxing. Very Good Condition.
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AU$300