The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin. New York: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908. — HOUDINI, HARRY. 1874-1926.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, San Francisco · 22 September 2014
Record ID: TB-2026-1961011
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Houdini, Harry. 1874-1926., The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin. New York: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908. Bonhams, 22 Sep 2014, lot 217. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1961011.

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Houdini, Harry. 1874-1926., The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin. New York: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908. Bonhams, 22 Sep 2014, lot 217. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1961011.

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