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We sold some signed copies of Harry Houdini’s The Unmasking of Robert Houdin. Please see below:

Harry Houdini Signed ”The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin” — Humorously Inscribed to Rolls-Royce Co-Founder Frederic Royce, ”…Remember to at least read the introduction…”

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. Sold for $1,892.

Harry Houdini Unmasking of Robert Houdin signed
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Harry Houdini ”The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin” Signed Book

Harry Houdini signed copy of ”The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.” New York: Publishers Printing Co.: 1908 later printing. Signed, ”With compliments of the author Harry Houdini”. Pencil inscription added in another hand reads, ”To J.W. Sayre / Oct 18/1915”. Hardcover volume measures 5.75” x 8.25” and runs 330pp. Mild toning to signed page, previous owner’s address sticker and notation to front pastedown, light soiling to covers, and slight weakening to spine. Overall, very good condition. Sold for $1,789.

Harry Houdini Unmasking of Robert Houdin signed
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The following are some additional Harry Houdini signed books we sold:

Harry Houdini Autograph in His Book: “Houdini’s Paper Magic” — First Edition, First Printing — 1922

Harry Houdini autograph in his book: “Houdini’s Paper Magic.” New York: E.P. Dutton: 1922. First edition, first printing. Hardcover runs 206pp. Signed & inscribed in black ink to detached front free endpaper, “To Dr. Milton A. Budges / Best wishes / Houdini / June 21 – 1922.” Measures 5.5″ x 7.75″. First several pages detached, including signed page. Slight separation to boards & overall loosening to bind. Wear & soiling to boards & evidence of removed bookplate to front pastedown. Accompanied by unsigned later edition of the book. Good condition.  Sold for $2,135.

Harry Houdini Unmasking of Robert Houdin signed
Harry Houdini Signed “Houdini’s Paper Magic” — First Edition, First Printing. Click to enlarge.

First Edition of Harry Houdini’s First Book, ”The Right Way to Do Wrong” Signed

Harry Houdini ”The Right Way to Do Wrong, an Expose of Successful Criminals” signed first edition. The magician’s first book is self-published – Houdini: Boston: 1906. Houdini inscribes the front free endpaper in black ink, ”To my red pal Agustavus from / Harry Houdini / April 9/06”. Book is illustrated with sketch-style drawings, bound in red softcovers. Runs 95pp. and measures 5.5” x 8.5”. Absent rear cover and front cover shows chipping, secured with tape to spine. Very good condition. Sold for $1,250.

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