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Sat, Dec 16, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Dec 17, 2017 11:00AM EST
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Lot 309
A Mathematical and Philosophical Dictionary [Signed Set from Houdini’s Library].
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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[Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz)] Hutton, Charles. A Mathematical and Philosophical Dictionary [Signed Set from Houdini’s Library]. London: J. Davis, 1796. Two vols., contemporary calf, gilt-lettered spine compartments, all four covers detached, spines weathered. Both title pages signed by Houdini, the first volume inscribed by Houdini: “I bought [?] from Sackfield the oldest bookseller alive/London Eng—summer 1905”. Engraved plates and numerous illustrations. 4to. Scattered light or mild foxing and spotting.
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