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Harry Houdini signed copy of ''The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin,'' inscribed to Rolls-Royce co-founder Frederic Henry Royce: ''To my friend Frederic Royce / Best wishes from the author / Houdini / Remember to at least read the introduction / March 19/23''. Published by George Routledge & Sons, Ltd.: London: 1909. Rendered in green ink, autograph inscription covers the entire front free endpaper. The escapologist's book is an attempt to expose his once mentor and namesake, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, for a fraud. Book features a photo portrait frontispiece of Houdini, with illustrated plates on nearly every page. Book runs 333pp. and measures 5.75'' x 8''. Slight fabric loss to corners and wear to spine edges and hinges. Minor soiling to boards and toning to endpapers. In very good condition.
Harry Houdini Signed ''The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin'' -- Humorously Inscribed to Rolls-Royce Co-Founder Frederic Royce, ''...Remember to at least read the introduction...''
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