Set Reminder2023-02-25 12:00:002023-02-25 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : The Ricky Jay Collection https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/the-ricky-jay-collection-21935 This was Potter & Potter's first sale from the singular, eclectic collection of Ricky Jay, the lauded actor, celebrated sleight-of-hand magician, and noted author, who curated his own extensive collection of magic, circus, and showbiz ephemera.
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RIBRIGHT, George. A Curious Collection of Experiments to be Performed on the Electrical Machines Made by George Ribright. London: Printed by J. Brown, 1789. Plain wraps. Engraved frontispiece and one engraved plate. [1 ? 2], 3 ? 24; 12mo. Title page with old inked cancellation of the name ?George Ribright,? and the name John Rogers written above it in the same hand. Includes a wide range of electrical experiments and tricks that use electricity as their motive power, including the animation of small statues.