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Title: Miscellanies Upon Various Subjects Author: Aubrey, John Place: London Publisher: W. Ottridge Date: 1784 Description: [2], x, [4], 292, [4] pp. Engraved frontispiece. (8vo) 7½x4½, contemporary full calf with cloth tape repair to spine. New Edition, with improvements. Aubrey's classic work on supernatural events and phenomena, including the origin of the magical phrase 'Abracadabra', first published in 1696. With the bookplates of both Harry Houdini and Joseph Dunninger. Also with the stamped library markings of Hannibal Hamlin on the front endpaper and title page. Lot Amendments Condition: Crudely rebacked, covers well worn and with a large piece lacking from the leather covering of the rear board, edge worn; some foxing and faint staining; else good. Item number: 186626