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Fechner, Christian (trans. Stacey Dagron). The Magic of: Fechner, Christian (trans. Stacey Dagron). The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life. Bolougne: F.C.F., 2002. From the limited English edition of 1000 copies. Two volumes in red cloth with jacket

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The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life.: Fechner, Christian. The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life. Bolougne: F.C.F., 2002. Two volumes in red cloth with jackets. From the limited English edition of 1000 copies. Copiously illustrate

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Bibliographie de la Prestidigitation Française –Fechner: Christian Fechner 1994. Published in Paris. A large volume with illustrations. A comprehensive bibliography of French magicians. 664 pages in French.

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Soirees Fantastiques.: Fechner, Christian. Soirees Fantastiques. Paris: FCF Editions, 1988. First English edition, "for private circulation only". Two red cloth volumes, with matching slipcase. One volume of text, illustrat

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[OCCULT] Paul Christian: The History and Practice of Magic: Paul Christian; Ross Nichols The History and Practice of Magic (2 Volumes) London: Forge Press, 1952.First English Edition.25.5cm x 15cm. Xviii, [2], 621 pages, 2 volumes (continous pagination). Green

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Robert Browning address book containing names and addresses for friends and acquaintances including: Robert Browning address book containing names and addresses for friends and acquaintances including Matthew Arnold, W.Gladstone, J.Milsand and Lord Tennyson together with Small photo card of Robert Br

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An Original letter From Robert Browning to his sister Sarianna, with post mark from Bagni Di Lucca,: An Original letter From Robert Browning to his sister Sarianna, with post mark from Bagni Di Lucca, dated July 2nd 1849. (with 3 page transcript).

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A cloth bound book, inscribed on the inside cover Robert Browning Sept 12, 1835 followed by to: A cloth bound book, inscribed on the inside cover Robert Browning Sept 12, 1835 followed by to passages of greek poetry and one in Italian, a pencilled inscription follows on the second page, gift by

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Fechner, Christian (Stacey Dagron trans.) The Magic of

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Fechner, Christian (Stacey Dagron trans.) The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist's Life. Bolougne: F.C.F., 2002. From the limited English edition of 1000 copies. Two volumes in red cloth and pictorial jackets. Copiously illustrated. In publisher's pictorial case-wrapped slipcase. 4to. Very good.

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