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Lavater, Johann Caspar (1741-1801) The Conjuror's Magazine, or, Magical and Physiognomical Mirror. Including a Superb Edition of Lavater's Essays on Physiognomy.
London: Printed for W. Locke, 1792-1793.
Two octavo volumes, containing issues from August 1791 to July 1793; each volume with general title and four page index at rear; text printed in two columns with the full-page engraved Table of the Essential Dignities of the Planets bound between pages 134 and 135 in the second volume; text illustrations throughout, including astrological charts and palm-reading diagrams; rebound in modern quarter morocco over marbled boards, volume I edges trimmed, edges uncut in volume II (lacking half-titles in both volumes and frontispiece in volume II, second volume text leaves with three large repaired tears, spotting, and scattered minor stains, first volume largely clean and intact); I: 8 1/4 x 5 in. II: 8 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.
The Conjuror's Magazine contains ephemerides, planetary charts, and essays on occult topics including palmistry, apparitions, prophecies, magic, alchemy, puzzles, sleight of hand, psychic and paranormal activity, true crime, dice-playing, fortune-telling, and biographies of magicians.
ESTC P3087; Ward's Index of Serials (page 35); NCBEL II: 1309; Times Handlist page 46; Crane & Kaye 119; rare ESTC lists seven copies in U.S. libraries.
Provenance: Edward Bathe with ownership inscription on first integral blank (first volume).
