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Harry Houdini twice-signed first edition of his book about his namesake, ''The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin''. New York: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908. Signed upon the front free endpaper, ''To Miss Helen Charles / with best wishes and regards from the author / Harry Houdini / May 12 - 1913 / may the reading of this book conjure up pleasant thoughts. / HH''. The great magician's critique of his former ''guide and hero'' Robert Houdin runs 319pp., bound in brown cloth boards measuring 5.75'' x 8.25''. Some discoloration along edges of boards, and joints starting, else very good condition with a lovely signature page.
Harry Houdini Twice-Signed Copy of His Book ''The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin'' -- ''...may the reading of this book conjure up pleasant thoughts...''
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