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The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life.

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Fechner, Christian (trans. Stacey Dagron). The Magic of: Fechner, Christian (trans. Stacey Dagron). The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life. Bolougne: F.C.F., 2002. From the limited English edition of 1000 copies. Two volumes in red cloth with jacket

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Fechner, Christian (Stacey Dagron trans.) The Magic of: Fechner, Christian (Stacey Dagron trans.) The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist's Life. Bolougne: F.C.F., 2002. From the limited English edition of 1000 copies. Two volumes in red cloth and pictorial

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[Magic] Houdini, Harry. The Adventurous Life of a: [Magic] Houdini, Harry. The Adventurous Life of a Versatile Artist. Houdini. [New York, 1922]. For a performance at the Orpheum week of April 2. Original pictorial orange wrappers. Lightly stained.

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Munnings (Sir Alfred) An Artist's Life, first edition with A.L.s from the author and ephemera,: NO RESERVE Munnings (Sir Alfred) An Artist's Life, first edition, 4 A.L.s from the author loosely inserted, one tipped in to pastedown, other related ephemera pasted down to front free endpapers, illu

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Munnings (Sir Alfred) [The Autobiography:] An Artist's Life; The Second Burst; The Finish, 3 vol.,: NO RESERVE Munnings (Sir Alfred) [The Autobiography:] An Artist's Life; The Second Burst; The Finish, 3 vol., first edition, plates and illustrations, contemporary ink ownership name to endpapers of v

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“MY MAGIC LIFE” – DAVID DEVANT: London. 1931. Hutchinson & Co. First Edition. Red cloth. 287 pages. Devant’s romanticized recounting of his life. Condition: Some wear to top of spine, otherwise, Fine.

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Two Sets - History of Magic & Lives of Painters: This group of two book sets contains the following: 1 - Ennemmoser's History of Magic, Vol I (471pp) & Vol II (518pp), Joseph Ennemoser, Bohn's Scientific Library, Henry G. Bohn, London, 1854. 2 - Liv

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Group of Three Leather Cigar Cases and a Brooks: Group of Three Leather Cigar Cases and a Brooks Brother's Pewter Flask Each case with gilt monograms; the flask stamped. The largest 6 in. high. An Artist's Life: The Collection of Henry Koehler

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Modern Lucite Textile Backgammon Board Decorated with: Modern Lucite Textile Backgammon Board Decorated with Artichokes 1 1/2 x 23 1/8 x 15 5/8 in. An Artist's Life: The Collection of Henry Koehler

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After Irving Penn (1917-2009): Mud Glove, New York: After Irving Penn (1917-2009): Mud Glove, New York Offset print, 1975, with the artist's copyright, numbered 11/100. 24 3/4 x 20 in. (sight), 36 1/4 x 30 1/4 in. (frame). An Artist's Life: The Collect

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Devant, David. Group of Four Magic Books. Including My: Devant, David. Group of Four Magic Books. Including My Magic Life (London, 1931); Secrets of My Magic (London, 1936); Lessons in Conjuring (London, 1922); and Best Tricks and How to Do Them (London, 1

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Book, Erte by Jean Tibbetts: ISBN: 1566196639. Includes images and illustrations by the famed Russian- French artist, Erte. Includes a detailed introduction to the artist's life. Hardcover; pictorial dust jacket; 128 pages. #book

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SHEPARD FAIREY 'Earth Crisis' Volumes I + II Book Set: Earth Crisis: Volumes I + II by Shepard Fairey, 2016 Special Limited Edition book set in original clear acrylic slip-case. Published with Albin Michael and Galerie Itinerrance for the artist's live ex

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The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life.

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Fechner, Christian. The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life. Bolougne: F.C.F., 2002. Two volumes in red cloth with jackets. From the limited English edition of 1000 copies. Copiously illustrated. 4to. Case corners bumped, otherwise fine.

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The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life.

Name: The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life.
SKU: 61105666
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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