(Jay, Ricky)

[Prospectus for Ricky] Jay’s Journal of Anomalies

[Glendale]: [W. & V. Dailey Antiquarian Booksellers], [1994]. First Printing. Loose broadside. Letterpress broadside printed in two colors measuring 8.25 x 13.25 inches. Although not credited, printed by Patrick Reagh. In especially bright condition. As New. Item #13149

Per broadside copy, "a quarterly periodical devoted to the investigation of conjurers, cheats, hustlers, hoaxers, pranksters... arcana, esoterica, curiosa, varia . . .scholarly and entertaining, ... ." In Mark Singer's superb 1993 New Yorker profile of Jay, he records Jay showing this prospectus to him, explaining the nature of the periodical and an upcoming feature Jay was then researching on performing dogs stealing the acts of other performing dogs.

Now enclosed in an removable, clear archival sleeve with an acid-free backing. Please note: we are currently offering a complete run of Jay’s Journal of Anomalies, available on our website.

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Price: $125.00