This book tracks the history of Kempelen's legendary "automaton" chess player. A great read, well illustrated and indexed, a must for magic history fans. First edition hardback, rarer UK edition.
 
Condition: Good, some minor general wear and foxing to endpapers and page edges. 
 
Binding: Hardback
Year:  2002
Publisher: Allen Lane
Pages: 272
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 20 X 14cm