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The Tricks of the Greeks Unveiled: Or, The Art of Winning at Every Game
Language: English
Published by John E. Lovell Company, New York, 1882
Seller: B Street Books, ABAA and ILAB, Burlingame, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: ABAA ILAB IOBA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Inscribed by the translator. An English translation by M.I. Smithson of the noted French magician Robert-Houdin's Les Tricheries des Grecs dévoilées ; l'art de gagner à tous les jeux, 1861, identified here on the title page as 'Robert Houdin, Prestidigitateur', as sometimes happened in English, as Robert-Houdin had hyphenated his surname. One of several English translations of the popular work, which mixes narrative with technical descriptions of the slights-of-hand used to cheat (with occasional diagrams). Robert-Houdin inspired Houdini's stage name, and a later, disillusioned, debunking. Stamped boards, bumped corners, minor foxing, front hinge loose. Jessel 1437 (with the translator incorrectly identified as 'Smithers'). 188 pages, 11 pages of ads. 12 x 18 cm. Signed by Author(s).
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Avalanche Summer / Fall 1973 Number Eight SIGNED by Willoughby Sharp
Published by Avalanche, 1973
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by editor Willoughby Sharp on the first page in pen to another critic "with admiration" and dated 4/21/97. This issue dedicated to Robert Smithson, who had just died while this issue was being compiled. Contains a piece on Smithson's Amarillo Ramp, as well as pieces on Gilbert & George, Richard Serra, Chris Burden, Robert Morris and others. Uncommon, and even more so signed. In decent shape overall, clean and fairly well bound in stapled wraps. Cover is torn at one of the staples but remains quite firm regardless and is now in mylar to make sure it stays that way. Some light scuffing and rubbing in parts to the cover, particularly at edges. Some light corner wear to covers. Interior is bright and clean, with no marks besides the signature and inscription. Signed by Author(s).
