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Magical Experiments, or Science in Play.

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Magical Experiments, or Science in Play.: Good, Arthur. Magical Experiments, or Science in Play. Philadelphia: David McKay, 1894. Dark green pictorial cloth stamped in gilt. Frontispiece. Illustrated profusely. 8vo. Light rubbing to edges, ow

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Magical Experiments, or Science in Play.

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Good, Arthur. Magical Experiments, or Science in Play. Philadelphia: David McKay, 1894. Olive pictorial cloth stamped in gilt and brown. Frontispiece. Illustrated profusely. 8vo. Corners and edges rubbed, else fine.

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Magical Experiments, or Science in Play.

Name: Magical Experiments, or Science in Play.
SKU: 56274212
Price: 275 USD
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