[CAGLIOSTRO]. RECKE, Elisa von der (1754-1833). Nachricht von des beruchtigten Cagliostro Aufenthalte in Mitau im Jahre 1779, und vondessen dortigen m

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Magicana of the Golden Age

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Jun 20, 2026

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Highlights of this closely-curated sale include remarkable rarities from the golden age of conjuring: a diverse array of Houdiniana, Victorian magic apparatus, relics from the stages of St. George's Hall, rare posters, select modern props, and choice ephemera. Purchase Catalog Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

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  [CAGLIOSTRO]. RECKE, Elisa von der (1754-1833). Nachricht von des beruchtigten Cagliostro Aufenthalte in Mitau, im Jahre 1779, und vondessen dortigen magischen Operationen ("Account of the Notorious Cagliostro's Sojourn in Mitau in the Year 1779, and of His Magical Operations There"). Berlin and Stettin: Friedrich Nicolai, 1787. 8vo. XXXII+168pp. Brown paper wrappers. FIRST EDITION of Elisa von der Recke's sensational denunciation of the notorious spiritualist and magician Cagliostro. 

  Condition

  Rubbing and soiling. Moderate edge wear with clipped and bent corners and 2" tear at front cover. Two horizontal cracks to spine with chipping at extremities. Damp stains and spotting with bumped corners. Very good. 

   

   

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