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Houdini, Harry. The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.

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Harry Gottlieb silkscreen: Harry Gottlieb (American 1895-1992)- ''Bootleg Mining''- silkscreen with hand coloring, 1938, signed and dated in ink, good condition. 13 1/4 x 17 5/8''

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Houdini, Harry. The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.

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Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weiss). The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin. New York, 1908. First edition. Tan pictorial cloth stamped in two colors. Halftone portrait frontispiece of Houdini under tissue. Illustrated. 8vo. Binding cracked with the title page detached; small ink splotch to front cover, spine toned.

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Houdini, Harry. The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.

Name: Houdini, Harry. The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.
SKU: 54586174
Price: 300 USD
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