The Grossman-Nicholson Magic Collection Part 2
Sat, Jun 10, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 11, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 149
Miracle Mongers and Their Methods.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weiss). Miracle Mongers and Their Methods. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1920. First edition. Publisher’s cloth, with the scarce pictorial dust-wrapper. Inscribed and signed by Houdini on the front flyleaf: “With best wishes from the author/ Houdini/ June 24 1921/ “secure knots secures not Houdini.” Signed on the last page of text, beside the end: “Houdini/ signed/ June 24, 1921.” Cross-out to the text in Houdini’s hand initialed “H.H” (page 58, regarding erroneous statement on the exile of Napoleon). Plates. 8vo. Dealer circular ad tipped-in at rear. Bookplate of Alfred F. and Ray S. Goldsmith on the pastedown. Jacket chipped at edges, old tape repair at foot of spine.
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