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Published by Adams Press Print, New York City, 1923
Seller: Cat's Curiosities, Pahrump, NV, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Illustrations by Oscar S. Teale (illustrator). 1st Edition. Name and "Detroit 27" address of Al Munroe stamped in green ink to top of blank front pastedown. Previous Owner Munroe, newspaperman and sometime president of the Society of Detroit Magicians, in the 1940s published a limited-circulation (and thus now sought-after) monthly newsletter dubbed "Al Munroe's Magical Miscellany." Board corners of this hardcover book rubbed a bit. 324 pp. including the two-page "Editorial Addendum," followed by 4 pp. publisher's ads including for eight "Books by Houdini." Reduced from $180.
Published by Adams Press Print, New York, 1923
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Oscar S. Teale (illustrator). 1st Edition. Red boards with black title to front and spine. Includes the four page sheet following copyright page which includes the dedication as well as two page addendum and advertisements at rear are present. First couple pages are loose at the top including the title page. Bookplate of magician Sid Lorraine on front endpaper. Stamp of Hornman Magic Co. on rear pastedown. Boards are a little worn with rubbing to extremities. Page 91-94 loose.
Published by Houdini (Adams Press Print), New York City, 1923
Seller: Village Booksmith, Hudson Falls, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Oscar S. Teale (illustrator). First Edition. 322 pages plus addendum and ads. Covers soiled and lightly rubbed at the corners and on the edges. Binding is tight and firm and the interior is clean. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Adams Press Print, New York, 1923
Seller: Aladdin Books, Fullerton, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Oscar S. Teale (illustrator). 1st Edition. FAIR only! SOME LEAVES ARE LOOSE. Somewhat shaken contents, loosening (but not loose) boards. Moderate wear to cloth. Rubber name stamp of SID FLEISCHMAN on flyleaf (Sid wrote a biography of Houdini for the young adult market) This copy INCLUDES the single leaf EDITORIAL ADDENDUM following page 322 and also includes the four page sheet following copyright page which includes the dedication, two pages of pictures of S.A.M. presidents, and an ad for WEIRD TALES magazine.