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Devant, David. Group of Four Magic Books. Including My

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Devant, David. Group of Four Magic Books. Including My

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Devant, David. Group of Four Magic Books. Including My Magic Life (London, 1931); Secrets of My Magic (London, 1936); Lessons in Conjuring (London, 1922); and Best Tricks and How to Do Them (London, 1931). Cloth, lattermost with dust-wrapper. Illustrated. 8vos. First volume with soiled covers, else very good. Sold with one of Devant’s St. George’s Hall bookplates.

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Devant, David. Group of Four Magic Books. Including My

Name: Devant, David. Group of Four Magic Books. Including My
SKU: 48854027
Price: 175 USD
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