This 1936 book traces the story of the Maskelyne family of magicians from the days of Maskelyne and Cooke to the mid-1930s. An essential text for anyone interested in British magic history. 
 
Condition: Fair/poor, a decent reading copy, well worn ex-library with associated labels, spine well-worn, fadid and cocked, front endpaper split with front cover attached to text block, but not strongly, foxing, marks and yellowing throughout. 
 
Binding: Hardback
Year:  1940s (Treasure Edition)
Publisher: Stanley Paul
Pages: 258
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 22 X 14cm