'The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin' First Edition Signed by Harry Houdini (1908)
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The Publishers Printing Co., New York, 1908. First Edition, First Printing with uninscribed signature by the author to the Front Free End Paper. The book also bears the signature "Robert Houdin" to the title page. This is purportedly in the hand of Robert Houdin's son, who bear the same name as his father. Original cloth, frontispiece of Houdini, illustrated throughout. A fascinating take by Houdini on his once-time idol; Following the death of his mother in 1913, Houdini began to investigate spiritualism and soon became an all-out crusader against it. In 1924 he began lecturing throughout the United States on fraudulent mediums.
About VG condition. Some soiling and colour distortion to the covers, faded text to the spine, the last few pages beginning to separate from the hinges. Note: We are unable to guarantee the authenticity of the Robert Houdin signature due to a lack of available exemplars.
About VG condition. Some soiling and colour distortion to the covers, faded text to the spine, the last few pages beginning to separate from the hinges. Note: We are unable to guarantee the authenticity of the Robert Houdin signature due to a lack of available exemplars.
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