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Elliott’s Last Legacy. Deluxe Presentation Copy Signed: Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Elliott’s Last Legacy. Deluxe Presentation Copy Signed by Houdini. New York: Adams Press, 1923. Uncommon first deluxe edition, lettered in gilt, red edges, folding two

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Conjuring.- Houdini (Harry) The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin, first edition, presentation copy signed: Conjuring.- Houdini (Harry) The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin, first edition, presentation copy signed twice by the author, numerous illustrations, hinges weak and index/list of illustrations detached at

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Joseph Conrad 'Chance'. Methuen & Company, London, 1914. 1st Edition Hardback: Conrad, Joseph 'Chance'. Methuen & Company, London, 1914. 1st Edition Hardback book w/ dark green cloth boards and gold lettering and decoration on the spine. Stamped 'Presentation Copy. About 50 copi

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Emily S. PATTON [3 works, presentation copies]: [JAPAN] Mrs Emily S. PATTON [3 works, presentation copies] Offered for sale by Adam Langlands of 'Shadowrock Rare Books' - for more information please contact him via email at adamlanglands@gmai

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Isidora Duncan My Life 1927 Presentation Copy 1/650: Duncan, Isidora, My Life, number 567 of 650 copies of the Presentation Edition, 1927, Boni and Liveright, hardcover, original black cloth with leather title label, 359 pp., black and white photos.

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ELLROY, James. A group of 4 FIRST EDITIONS, ALL PRESENTATION COPIES.: ELLROY, James (b. 1948). [The L.A. Quartet:] The Black Dahlia. 1987. -- The Big Nowhere. 1988. -- L.A. Confidential. 1990. -- White Jazz. 1992. New York: The Mysterious Press or Al

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Presentation copy, first Englished Tao te Ching: Heading: (Tao te Ching) Author: Lao Tzu Title: The Speculations on Metaphysics, Polity, and Morality of "The Old Philosopher," Lau-Tsze Place Published: London Publisher:TrÃ¼bner & Co. Date Publi

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Spectacular World War I Signed Presentation Copy, Pershing to Joffre: Spectacular World War I Signed Presentation Copy, Pershing to Joffre PERSHING, John J. Final Report of Gen. John J. Pershing, Commander-in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces Signed, “John J. P

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CURIE, Marie (1867-1934). Pierre Curie. Paris: Payot, 1924. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY CURIE TO: CURIE, Marie (1867-1934). Pierre Curie. Paris: Payot, 1924. 8vo. (Margins browned and brittle, single wormtrack in lower margin of last third of text.) Contemporary half morocco gilt, upper cover with

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Stieglitz's "Camera Work" 1914, Rare Presentation Copy: Stieglitz's "Camera Work" 1914, Rare Presentation Copy Warmly Inscribed to his Personal Assistant at "291" STIEGLITZ, Alfred. Camera Work. Number XLV. New York: Alfred Stieglitz, January 1914. Quarto,

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Lot of Presentation Copy Books from Johnny: Lot of Presentation Copy Books from Johnny Thompson’s Library. 1970s-2010s. Approximately 80 books, booklets, and lecture notes with presentation or gift inscriptions to Johnny (and often Pam) T

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Čapek (Karel) Krakatit, first edition, presentation copy signed by the author, Prague,: Čapek (Karel) Krakatit, first edition, presentation copy signed by the author on half-title, title in red and black, errata leaf and 2ff. advertisements at end, original decorative upper wrapper

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FOSSEY, Dian. Gorillas in the Mist. FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY.: FOSSEY, Dian (1932-1985). Gorillas in the Mist. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1983. 8vo. Publisher's cloth; original dust jacket. Provenance: Janet Smith (gift inscription). FIRST EDITION. PRESENT

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12 Warren Court Era Justices Plus Postmaster General Sign John Jay Stamp Presentation Copy Earmarked: 12 Warren Court Era Justices Plus Postmaster General Sign John Jay Stamp Presentation Copy Earmarked for William Douglas A special presentation copy of the 15-cent John Jay U.S. Postage Stamp, Issue 1

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Book: Special Presentation Copy of Knoblock's: Book: Special Presentation Copy of Bannerstones of the North American Indian. A photo of Knoblock has been placed in front with signature. Robust cover style. Rare offering

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Presentation copy signed by McCammon and Lang: Heading: Author: McCammon, Robert R. Title: Swan Song Place Published: Arlington Hts., Illinois Publisher:Dark Harvest Date Published: 1989 Description: With color frontisp

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[Presentation Copies] Larsen, Geraldine Conrad. Houdini

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[Presentation Copies] Larsen, Geraldine Conrad. Diary of a Magician’s Wife and Nothing Up His Sleeve. Midwest Magic Service and Austin Press: 1941, 1943. Blue cloth stamped in gold. Illustrated. 8vos. Both Inscribed and Signed by Larsen; the earlier book inscribed to Bess Houdini, the later to Jack and Ginnie Handy; ex-libris Jack Handy label on front pastedown; evidence of label removal from front pastedown on Diary; good condition.

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[Presentation Copies] Larsen, Geraldine Conrad. Houdini

Name: [Presentation Copies] Larsen, Geraldine Conrad. Houdini
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