SECRET SPELLS CURIOUS CHARMS Written Illustrated by Monika Beisner Jonathan Cape, London, First Edition, 1985 Condition: Very Good+ to Near Fine This unusual, uncommon picture book is by a native German artist who has lived in both Britain and the U.S. The illustrations are charming, especially the full-page ones, and are accompanied by verses about magical spells and charms. The book has been banned in some places, and parents who don't want their children reading Harry Potter probably won't approve of this book either. An oversize book in the original British edition. Slight wear on lower cover corners and spine foot, slight wrinkle on pages, otherwise excellent. No markings. Out of print.