ANONYMOUS. The Young Man's Book of Amusement. Containing the most interesting and instructive experiments in various branches of science. To which is added all the popular tricks and changes in cards; and the art of making fireworks. Halifax: Milner and Sowerby. 1854
Large fold-out front., some vignette text woodcuts. Milner & Sowerby ads on e.ps. Orig. dark brown cloth, neatly recased. Neat contemp. ownership inscriptions of R. Owsley. Booksellers & bookbinders ticket of John Bent, Leicester. v.g.
¶The first edition was published by Milner in 1839; this edition recorded at York Minster Library only. A compelling collection of experiments and tricks to delight every schoolboy: inhaling laughing gas, artificial earthquake, magical explosion, dancing balls, a portable diorama, light produced by sugar, magical properties of figures, a five pound note all in flame without burning it, culminating in the art of making fireworks.
Stock #93100
£125
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