Wilkins, John (1614-1672) Mathematicall Magick or the Wonders that may be Performed by Mechanicall Geometry.

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Wilkins, John (1614-1672) Mathematicall Magick or the Wonders that may be Performed by Mechanicall Geometry. London: by M.F. for Sa. Gellibrand, 1648.
Octavo, the edition with the "W" in the words "Wonders" and "Powers" on the title (another issue with the same date and imprint has "VV"),illustrated with text woodcuts and engravings; bound in contemporary boards, rebacked, water stains with some signs of mold; penultimate leaf torn with loss (repaired); final leaf and ffep mounted; 6 1/4 x 4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

A8 (with the blank, but misbound),B-T8,V4.


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