George Sands Library Collection

These items are part of a collection of magic books and related arts that span the last 100+ years. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of magic history from one of magic's most influential innovators.

Many of these books also belonged to Dr. Harry Ginandes, an amateur magician and Alan Sand's grandfather.
After his grandfather passed away, those books were then given to George Sands and finally the entire library to Alan Sands.

George Sands loved his books and continually read them. He also would write notes about the books on slips of paper and would them insert them into the front of the books.
Many of the books for sale have these papers inserted. Many of the books will also have Dr. Harry Ginandes name written inside the front cover. George Sands also wrote his name inside some of the books.

George Sands had a passion for many subjects including rope magic, balloons, mentalism, mathematical applications to magic and mentalism and humor. You will find many of his favorite books listed below.

It was a tough decision since his library meant so much to his father, but Alan Sands has decided to sell his father's library.

Alan will be using the proceeds to republish his father's books. We appreciate your support of his project and hope you will treasure his father's books just as Alan and his father (and grandfather) did.

Regarding the information provided about the books:

• Publisher - we have listed the publisher on editions where that is important for identification of the book.
• Edition - we have listed the edition (or printing number) as appropriate to help collectors.
• Condition: We have tried to list the condition of the books as accurately as possible
  • P = Poor, could have major damage to cover, staining to inside pages, tears, etc 1 - 2 on a scale of 10
  • Fair = Not falling apart, but has some significant damage, 3 - 4 on a scale of 10
  • F-G = Fair to Good, more in the 4 - 5 scale range
  • G = Good, decent copy, generally only minor issues, 5 - 6 on a scale of 10
  • VG = Very Good, overall a clean nice copy, 7 - 8 on a scale of 10
  • Fine = exceptional condition, 9 - 10 on a scale of 10
    
    If you have any questions about the condition please ask them before we ship the book to you. We will provide photos on request
• Comments - we have provided more information about the books Condition, other info of interest

As a collector I would consider Fair and Poor to be reading copies, although rarity also plays a role in the desirablility of the book.

Photos of the books

We have started posting photos of some of the hard cover books. We will continue to post photos, however, since there are hundreds of books it may take awhile. If you would like a photo of a book before we post it, just email us and we will do our best to respond.

Shipping Information

Shipping is extra. An extra $1 to $2 dollars may be added for packing materials, etc.

All books will be shipped via USPS Insured Flat Rate Priority Mail.

f you buy more books than will fit into the largest flat rate box, your order will be shipped in multiple boxes.

International Shipments: We will ship internationally, using a similar service as that indicated above.

Shipment Dates: The normal shipping date will be on Mondays. If I am going by the post office I will ship your order sooner.

Payment Information:

Paypal is our preferred method of payment. I will send you a paypal invoice for your order.

If interested in any of these items please email: Item Inquiry
Please note that it may be evening before I can respond to inquiries.

Hard Bound Books - Prices DO NOT include Flat Rate Priority Mail shipping.

Title	Author Last	Author First	Publisher	Year	Edition	DJ	Condition	Comments	Price	Pictures
WINTER NIGHTS ENTERTAINMENTS	ABRAHAM	RM	E P DUTTON & CO	1933	1		G	SPINE COVERED IN TAPE, LOWER FRONT COVER HAS DAMAGE, INSIDE GOOD	$20
THE LIFE AND MYSTERIES OF THE CELEBRATED DR. "Q"	ALEXANDER			1921			Fair	Pages clean, cover has spine damage, back cover damage	$20
THE JINX - 3 VOL SET	ANNEMANN		TANNEN	1963 / 1964	1		VG	NICE SET - ANNEMANN'S ADDRESS HAND WRITTEN AND GLUED INTO FRONT COVER OF VOL 1	SOLD
AL BAKER'S PET SECRETS	BAKER, AL		JONES	1951	2			VG book	$90
MAGICAL WAYS AND MEANS	BAKER, AL		JONES	1941	1		G	SECOND IMPRESSION	$25
MATHEMATICS - IT'S MAGIC AND MYSTERY	BAKST	AARON		1941			G	HC, PAGE EDGES STAINED, INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN	$10
IMPOSSIBILIA	BANNON	JOHN		1990		X	FINE	FINE WITH DJ	SOLD
LAUGHING STOCK	BENNETT	CERF		1945			FAIR	HC, FAIR	$4
BLACKSTONE'S MODERN CARD TRICKS AND SECRETS OF MAGIC	BLACKSTONE	HARRY	GARDEN CITY PUBLISHING	1941			G	LOOSE SPINE, TEARS ALONG SPINE, OTHERWISE GOOD	$10
BLACKSTONE'S SECRETS OF MAGIC	BLACKSTONE	HARRY	GEORGE SULLY AND CO	1929			G	TEARS ALONG SPINE, STAIN ON INTRODUCTION PAGES	$35
FORGING AHEAD IN MAGIC	BOOTH	JOHN		1939	1		FINE	FINE COPY, INSCRIPTION BY JOHN BOOTH (NOT TO ANYONE)	$60
MARVELS OF MYSTERY	BOOTH	JOHN		1941			P	MAJOR DAMAGE TO BINDING, INSIDE OVERALL GOOD	SOLD
CARD CONTROLL	BUCKLEY	ARTHUR	ARTHUR BUCKLEY	1948			G	SPOTTING ON TITLE PAGES, BIT OF SCUFFING ON COVER	sold
PRINCIPLES AND DECEPTIONS	BUCKLEY	ARTHUR	WILLIAMSON PRESS INC	1948			G	SPOTTING ON TITLE PAGE, BIT OF SCUFFING ON COVER	sold
MODERN CONJURING FOR AMATEURS	CANNELL	JC	C ARTHUR PEARSON LTD				F - G	HEAVY BROWNING OF PAGES, SPINE FEELS LOOSE	$15
MAGIC FOR EVERY ONE	CARRINGTON	HEREWARD		1942			P	COVER MARKED, SPINE EXTREME WEAR - VERY ROUGH - INSIDE VERY GOOD	$5
THE BOY'S BOOK OF MAGIC	CARRINGTON	HEREWARD	GEORGE ROUTLEDGE & SONS, LTD	ND [1921]			G	GOOD COVER IMAGE, SPLIT ALONG SPINE, PAGE DISCOLORATION	$40
THE WORLD OF PSYCHIC RESEARCH	CARRINGTON	HEREWARD				X	G	HC, DJ, GOOD	$5
THE WORLD'S GREATEST MAGIC	CLARK	HYLA M		1976		X	VG		SOLD
CARD TRICKS WITHOUT SKILL	CLIVE	PAUL	CLIVE	ND		X	P	COVER POOR, SPLITTING SHOWS DAMAGE, INSIDE FAIR TO GOOD	$5
THE BOOK OF MAGIC	COLLINS	A FREDERICK	D. APPLETON-CENTURY COMPANY	1943		X	VG		$10
MAGIC WITH SMALL APPARATUS	DHOTEL	JULES	FLEMING	1947		X	VG	DJ ONLY FAIR, AGE SPOTS IN FIRST FEW PAGES	SOLD
THE ART OF MAGIC	DOWNS	T NELSON		1921	2		VG	MINOR EDGE WEAR	SOLD
AMUSEMENTS IN MATHEMATICS	DUDENEY	HENRY					G	EARLY EDITION, SPLIT ALONG SPINE	$5
CLASSIC SECRETS OF MAGIC	ELLIOTT	BRUCE	HARPER & ROW	1953	1		G	ROUGH CUT PAGE EDGES, YELLOW WITH AGE	SOLD
MAGIC AS A HOBBY	ELLIOTT	BRUCE	GRAMERCY PUBLISHING	1948			G	MINOR DISCOLORATION ON COVER SPINE AND END PAPERS, PAGES TIGHT	SOLD
PROFESSIONAL MAGIC MADE EASY	ELLIOTT	BRUCE		1959			G	STAINS ON BACK COVER AND SPINE	$20
ENGLISH SYNONYMS ANYONYMS AND PREPOSITIONS	FERNALD	JAMES C	FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY	1914			P-F	SPINE DAMAGE, SPINE SEPARATION	$20
STRANGE SUPERSTITIONS AND MAGICIAL PRACTICES	FIELDING	WILLIAM					G	HC, DJ, GOOD	$4
CLEVER LIKE A FOX	FOX, KARRELL		SUPREME	1977		DJ	VG	DJ TAPED TO COVER BOARDS, INSIDE NICE	$25
EXPERT MANIPULATION OF PLAYING CARDS	GANSON	LEWIS	ARCAS				G	SPINE A BIT LOOSE	$15
THE LEIPZIG BOOK	GANSON	LEWIS	SUPREME			X	VG	MINOR EDGE WEAR, MINOR TEAR TOP EDGE OF DJ	$35
ENTERTAINING CARD MAGIC  CY ENDFIELD'S	GANSON, LEWIS		SUPREME			X	FINE	VERY NICE WITH DJ	SOLD
AMEDEO'S CONTINENTAL MAGIC	GARCIA,F,SCHINDLER,G		MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCTIONS	1974	1		F-G	INTERIOR GOOD, LOWER SPINE DAMAGE	$15
MAGIC WITHOUT APPARATUS	GAULTIER, CAMILLE		FLEMING	1945			G	NO DJ, COVER A LITTLE WORN, INTERIOR PAGES GOOD	SOLD
THERE'S LAUGHTER IN THE AIR	GAVER	JACK		1945			G	EDGE WEAR	$8
DUNNINGER'S SECRETS	GIBSON	WALTER		1974			G	EDGE WEAR, DJ WORN, PAGES CLEAN	$10
HOUDINI'S ESCAPES AND MAGIC	GIBSON	WALTER B		1930			FAIR	HC, FAIR	$10
MAGIC EXPLAINED	GIBSON	WALTER	PERMABOOKS	1949	1		VG		$5
PROFESSIONAL MAGIC FOR AMATEURS	GIBSON	WALTER	PRENTICE HALL	1947			G	PAGE 71 TORN AND TAPED BACK TOGETHER	$15
THE BLUE BOOK OF MENTALISM	GOLDSTEIN	PHIL	PHIL GOLDSTEIN				G+		SOLD
THE GREEN BOOK OF MENTALISM	GOLDSTEIN	PHIL	PHIL GOLDSTEIN	1977			VG		SOLD
THE RED BOOK OF MENTALISM	GOLDSTEIN	PHIL	PHIL GOLDSTEIN				VG		SOLD
THE TAROT REVEALED	GRAY	EDEN	BELL PUBLISHING	1960		X	VG		SOLD
SIMPLE TRICKS FOR THE YOUNG MAGICIAN	GREEN	ALLEN V		1955			FAIR	COVER NICE, SEVERAL PAGES HAVE PENCIL SCRIBBLES, CIRCLES, ETC	$5
ESP A SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION	HANSEL	C.E.M.		1966		X	G	HC, DJ, GOOD	$5
PHUNOLOGY	HARBIN	E O	COKESBURY PRESS	1930			VG	EDGE WEAR	SOLD
LEARN MAGIC	HAY, HENRY		GARDEN CITY BOOKS	1947			VG		$15
LATER MAGIC	HOFFMANN	PROFESSOR	E P DUTTON & CO	1904			F - G	COVER SEPARATED FROM PAGES, EDGE WEAR AND STAINING ON PAGES, INSIDE CLEAN	SOLD
MODERN MAGIC	HOFFMANN	PROFESSOR	GEORGE ROUTLEDGE & SONS, LTD	ND			FAIR	TOP OF SPINE DAMAGED, STAIN MARKS ON PAGE EDGES, INSIDE PAGES CLEAN, BUT A LITTLE STIFF - CIRCA 1880 - 1909	SOLD
MORE MAGIC	HOFFMANN	PROFESSOR	DAVID MCKAY CO	1893			G	PEALING ON SPINE, WEAR ON BACK COVER AT SPINE EDGE.  NO COVER SEPARATION, STAIN ON EDGE OF PAGES, INSIDE CLEAN AND NICE.	SOLD
THE MAGIC ART	HOLMES	DONALD		1920			F-G	INSIDE CLEAN, COVER HAS WEAR AND DAMAGE	$10
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CARD TRICKS	HUGARD	JEAN		1937			F-G	SPINE TAPED, MINOR WARPING TO PAGES	$10
EXPERT CARD TECHNIQUE	HUGARD, J, BRAUE, F		JONES	1940	1		VG	NICE COPY, NO DJ, SANDS WRITTEN INSIDE	SOLD
ABBOTT'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ROPE TRICKS	JAMES	STEWART		1945	3		G	SPINE WEAR, SIGNITURE SEPARATION IN FRONT OF BOOK	$25
FINE ART OF MAGIC, THE	KAPLAN, GEORGE		FLEMING	1948	1		VG	Nice copy	SOLD
SECRETS OF BROTHER JOHN HAMMAN, THE	KAUFMAN, RICHARD		KAUFMAN, GREENB	1989	1	X	FINE	HC, DJ, FINE 1ST	$35
FOLDING PAPER PUPPETS	LEWIS	SHARI		1962		X	VG		$20
CLOSE-UP CARD MAGIC	LORAYNE, HARRY		TANNEN	1962	2	X	G	DJ ROUGH, INSIDE CLEAN	$15
THE ADVENTURES OF A BOY MAGICIAN	MASSEY	MORRELL		1934			F-G	COVER HAS SPOTS AND SPINE IS SPLITTING	$10
THESAURUS OF HUMOR	MEIERS / KNAPP	MILDRED / JACK		1940		X	G	DJ TAPED FOR PROTECTION - FAIR, BOOK GOOD	$5
AL KORAN'S PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (SUPREME)	MILLER	HUGH				X	VG	TAPE AT CORNERS OF DJ TO PREVENT TEARING	$25
THE HANDY BOOK OF HOBBIES	MOTT-SMITH	GEOFFREY	PERMABOOKS	1949	1		FAIR	DAMAGE TO SPINE - INSIDE GOOD	$5
2500 JOKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS	MOULTON	POWERS		1942			VG		$20
FUN WITH PAPER FOLDING	MURRAY	WILLIAM		1928			VG		$15
MAGIC	MUSSEY	BARROWS		1942			P	SPINE HEAVILY DAMAGED, SOME SPOTTING INSIDE, ETC	$3
MODERN CONJURER, THE	NEIL, C LANG		DAVID KEMP & CO	1937			GOOD	WEAR ALONG SPINE, YELLOW COVER	SOLD
FOR MAGICIANS ONLY	PARRISH	ROBERT	BERNARD ACKERMAN	1944			G	MINOR PAGE SPOTTING AND DISCOLORATOIN	$5
HOKUS POKUS	PERMIN	IB	STERLING PUBLISHING	1970			VG	NICE COPY	SOLD
SPOOK CROOKS	PROSKAUER	JULIEN J	A L BURT COMPANY	1932			G	SOME DAMAGE TO SPINE, CORNER BUMPS - book that exposes the tricks of "magicians" who extort money and play on gullibility of the public	sold
FUN WITH STUNTS	RENSSELAER	ALEXANDER VAN		1945		X	G	DJ TAPED TO PREVENT DAMAGE,	$10
ROGET'S THESAURUS	ROGET	PETER MARK	DAVID MCKAY CO	1925			FAIR	FAIR, SPINE TAPED, BOARDS ROUGH, INSIDE GOOD	$5
TEN SECRETS OF MODERN MAGIC	STRINGER	CHARLES	DOUBLE DAY AND CO	1927		X	G-VG	DJ MISSING PART ALONG SPINE, ROUGH ON EDGES, INTERIOR GOOD	$30
STARS OF MAGIC	TANNEN, LOUIS		TANNEN	1961			VG		$55
MY BEST	THOMPSON	J.G.		1945			G-VG	FRONT PAGES SHOW GLUE ACID SPOTTING AND PAGE EDGES SHOW SAME.  INSIDE PAGES CLEAN.  COVER DECENT	SOLD
200 MORE TRICKS YOU CAN DO	THURSTON	HOWARD	A.L. BURT CO	1927			G	SPINE HAS TOP 1/4 HEAVILY DAMAGED, OTHERWISE GOOD	$15
400 TRICKS YOU CAN DO	THURSTON	HOWARD	BLUE RIBBON BOOKS	1940			FAIR	PAGES ROUGH CUT, PAGES GOOD, BINDING HAS SPINE TEARS AND FADING, ETC	$10
MAGIC OF THE HANDS	VICTOR	EDWARD		1942	2		G	STAINING ON COVER, SIGNITURE SEPARATION INSIDE BOOK	$10
UP TO DATE CONJURING	WALKER	A H					FAIR	DAMAGE TO SPINE - INSIDE GOOD	$35

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