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The unmasking of Robert Houdin and handcuff secrets by Harry Houdini

$ 31.65

Availability: 22 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Publisher: George Routledge
  • Author: Harry Houdini
  • Place of Publication: London
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Topic: Magic and Secrets
  • Special Attributes: 1st Edition
  • Original/Facsimile: Original
  • Condition: Freshly restored and rebound, book has scuffs, and corner bumps, but will lie flat and read well.
  • Region: Europe
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Year Printed: 1909
  • Language: English
  • Subject: Magic

    Description

    Auction:
    Antique 1909 Harry Houdini Hardcover Book "The Unmasking of Robert Houdin & Handcuff Secrets"
    Condition:
    Excellent fresh restore by
    Klaus at
    Pettingell Book Bindery in Berkley.  The binding is tight, there are just the usual corner bumps and scuffs
    it will read well and
    will lie flat
    .
    This is the perfect reader with  subtle pages and tight binding.
    Additional Information:
    The last picture is
    actually the first inset page of the bo
    ok that had to be taken out for restoration purpose's It is dedicated to  Leo Irby by C. R. Mawe. It is included, but it is loose and it will shipped in a protective sleeve.
    About
    Leo Irby and magician C. R. Mawe:
    In the 1950s, magician Leo Irby was noted for performing the milk can escape.
    C. R. Mawe or Dick Mawe was a notable magician too. A Dinner Table Trick - C. R. Mawe
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