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Houdini ''The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin'' Signed

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Houdini ''The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin'' Signed

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Auction Date:2010 May 20 @ 05:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Harry Houdini signed copy of “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.” New York: Publishers Printing Co.:1908. Later printing. Signed in fountain pen to front free endpaper, “With compliments of the author Harry Houdini.” Pencil inscription added in another hand reads, “To J. W. Sayre, Oct 18/1915.” An interesting volume written by Houdini as a form of revenge after the widow of Robert-Houdin refused to meet him. Hardcover volume measures 5.75” x 8.25” and runs 330pp. Mild toning to signed page, owner’s bookplate and notation to front pastedown, light soiling to covers, and slight weakening to spine. Overall, very good condition.