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A choice offering of Houdiniana and rare magic memorabilia, books, tricks, and posters. Among the highlights will be challenges, photos, and autographs from the Houdini family collection. The Houdiniana will be complemented by an assortment of collectible magic books, posters, ephemera, & apparatus. Purchase Catalog
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Lot 396

Richard Himber's Ideas in the Hundred Dollar Book

Estimate: $200 - $400
Current Bid
$100

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LORAYNE, Harry (1926 - 2023). Richard Himber's Ideas in the Hundred Dollar Book. New York: Gimmicks Unlimited, 1963. First edition. Publisher's black pebbled cloth gilt over pebbled red leather spine. Two photographic frontispieces. Printed rectos only, as issued. Square 12mo. Bookplate of Richard Bloch. Near fine, with instructions, gimmicked bills and envelopes for a Passe Passe money trick enclosed. 

Overall Dimensions
Height: 6.00 in
Width: 5.00 in
Depth: 1.00 in
Weight: 1.00 lbs

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