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Fitzkee, Dariel. Dai Vernon. The First California

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Fitzkee, Dariel. Dai Vernon. The First California

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Fitzkee, Dariel and Fred Braue. Dai Vernon. The First California Lecture. Oakland, 1978. Frank Csuri’s copy, his name gilt-stamped on the buckram cover, being number 14 of 100 first edition, with pictorial wrapper. 8vo. Fine. Accompanied by the prospectus and a 1976 Vernon lecture card.

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Fitzkee, Dariel. Dai Vernon. The First California

Name: Fitzkee, Dariel. Dai Vernon. The First California
SKU: 54586112
Price: 375 USD
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