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Sat, Dec 3, 2016 11:00AM EST - Sun, Dec 4, 2016 11:00AM EST
Lot 300

Group of 25 Magic History and Reference Volumes and Pamphlets

Estimate: $450 - $600

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[Miscellaneous] Group of 25 Magic History and Reference Volumes and Pamphlets. Including Houdini's History of Magic in Boston 1792-1915 (1983); The Milbourne Christopher Library (1994); Early English Conjuring Collectors: James Savren and Henry Evanion (1985); Misc-Heyl-anea (2000); The Oldest Trick in the Book; Kellar's Egyptian Hall: The Story of America's Premier Temple of Illusion (1990, inscribed and signed by the author); Books at Brown, Vol. 34 (1987), Many Mysteries Unraveled: Conjuring Literature in America 1786-1874 (1990), Bookishly Yours (1987); A Price Guide to Magic Books: 1639-1990 (1997); St. George's Hall: Behind the Scenes at England's Home of Mystery (2001); a prospectus with color plate for The Magic Magic Book; and more. Various sizes and bindings. Good to very good condition.

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