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Mirror of magic, history of magic by kurt seligmann. The history of magic by kurt seligmann 1997 hardcover edition. Original dust jacket which is worn at the corners and top of spine etc, with slight loss. The history of magic kurt seligmann pantheon books new york 1948. Seligmann to produce a major book on the subject of magic which is still in print, the mirror of magic. Overall, this book is more a of a encyclopedia or detailed glossary of the history of magic and the occult rather than a book that explores the evolution of magic and the occult throughout history. Early years b orn in basel, switzerland in 1900, kurt seligmanns first. Quality paperback book club 1997 trade paperback isbn 0965084632 1997. As important as seligmann s art may be to the history of surrealist painting in the. Among his ealiest surrealist pieces must be the etching legible handwriting of 1938. The history of magic by kurt seligmann rare 1st edition from. We cannot guarantee that history of magic book is in the library. First published in 1948, this history of magic and the occult seeks to mirror the magical worldview throughout the ages.
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