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LITZAU, Edward A. How It’s Done. Milwaukee: Midwest Special...

Estimate: $200 - $400

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LITZAU, Edward A. How It?s Done. Milwaukee: Midwest Specialty, 1938. First edition in scarce orange-red cloth (rubbed). Small 8vo. Davenport ?Demon? label to ffep, with offsetting on pastedown, minor pencil marginalia. Very good.A curious chronicle of chemical compounds meant to be used by crooked gamblers and card magicians, as compounded (and compiled) by Litzau.