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Houdiniana & The Davenport Magic Collection

Sat, Apr 9, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Apr 10, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 88

[Houdini] File of Correspondence Between Walter Gibson and Morris Young, and Others, Regarding сHoud

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[Houdini] File of Correspondence Between Walter Gibson and Morris Young, and Others, Regarding сHoudiniНs Fabulous Magic.о 1961. Approximately 50 pieces, including both original correspondence and carbons, many annotated, including pre-publication research notes, contractual and editorial matters with the publisher. In addition to letters between Gibson and Young is correspondence between heads of institutions whose collections were visited during research for the work including New York Public Library, Library of Congress, and private collectors.

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