[HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874-1926, and ELLIOTT, Dr. James William (1874-1920), editors]. Elliott's Last Legacy. Secrets of the King of All Kard Kings... New York: Adams Press, 1923. 8vo. Illustrated. 322, [6, ads] pp. With errata and ad slip tipped-in. Publisher's full red cloth, in the uncommon gilt stamping on front board and spine, with the equally uncommon floral endleaves.
Condition
Boards toned, rubbed, spine sunned, corners bumped, rear hinge barely starting, text a bit toned with minor occasional soiling. Fine. FIRST EDITION WITH THE BOOKPLATE AND SIGNATURE OF MAGICIAN/INVENTOR STANLEY COLLINS (1881-1966), AND PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOKPLATE OF MAGIC AUTHOR/EDITOR BAYARD GRIMSHAW (1902-1993) ON FRONT ENDLEAVES. A fine copy in rare binding, and an excellent association copy.
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