Conjuring.- Houdini (Harry) The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin, first edition, presentation copy signed
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Conjuring.- Houdini (Harry) The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin, first edition, presentation copy signed twice by the author, numerous illustrations, hinges weak and index/list of illustrations detached at rear and slightly frayed/soiled at fore-edge, original pictorial cloth, spine lettering faded, 8vo, New York, 1908.
⁂ Fine association copy. The inscription on front free endpaper reads "With the compliments of the author Houdini May 14/20 in turquoise ink; the author has further signed the book in full "Harry Houdini" on the rear endpaper. Additionally this copy bears the ownership inscription and address of Gordon Freeman, the self-proclaimed "'World's Worst Inventor' and Entertainer Magician".
⁂ Fine association copy. The inscription on front free endpaper reads "With the compliments of the author Houdini May 14/20 in turquoise ink; the author has further signed the book in full "Harry Houdini" on the rear endpaper. Additionally this copy bears the ownership inscription and address of Gordon Freeman, the self-proclaimed "'World's Worst Inventor' and Entertainer Magician".
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Conjuring.- Houdini (Harry) The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin, first edition, presentation copy signed
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