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251 - 251- [DECREMPS (Henri)]: ‘The Testament of Jérôme Sharp, Pro…
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Estimate €100 - €150
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251- [DECREMPS (Henri)]: ‘The Testament of Jérôme Sharp, Professor of Amusing Physics; in which, amongst various clever tricks that can be performed at no cost, one finds precepts and examples on the art of composing impromptu songs; to serve as a supplement to *White Magic Unveiled*...’ Paris: published by the author, Granger, Bailly, Lesclapart, Hardouin & Gattey, Varin, Lagrange, 1786. 8vo. Second edition. 68 woodcuts in the text. The musical frontispiece and the final separate leaf are missing. Bound with: By the same author: ‘White Magic Unveiled, or an Explanation of the Astonishing Tricks which have recently been the admiration of the Capital and the Provinces, with reflections on the divining rod, automata, chess-playing figures, &c… ’ In Paris, published by Langlois, Tiger and the Author. With permission, 1784. Frontispiece. One illustration in the text at the end of the volume. FIRST EDITION. Some foxing. Worn contemporary half-basane binding. Covers rubbed. Smooth spine decorated with floral motifs and a title label (one split). A RARE copy, combining the first edition of *White Magic Unveiled* with an early edition of *The Testament of Jerome Sharp*, in a contemporary binding.
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About the sale Antique and modern books – comic books
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Auction time 10/22/2026 at 10:30 AM
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