$1,900
Houdini, Harry. The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin. New York, 1908. Publisher’s pictorial brown cloth stamped in white and black. Portrait frontispiece of Houdini. Illustrated with plates. List of illustrations and index tipped in at rear. 8vo. Tipped in signature loose, otherwise very good condition. Nice copy. Inscribed and signed on the ffep by Houdini: “To my friend W. H. Donaldson with best wishes from the author of this the first authentic book on magic and magicians published, Harry Houdini, Feb 8/1918.” With: A Christmas sentiment signed by Beatrice Houdini laid in.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13