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VOLKMANN, Kurt (1897 – 1958) and Louis Tummers. Bibliographie de la Prestidigitation. Brussels, 1952. Number 4A from a limited deluxe edition of 25 copies printed on Van Gelder paper. Quarter library buckram. VOLKMANN’S OWN COPY, with his ownership signature, and numerous bibliographic annotations throughout. A few items laid in, including a magic program for Arthur Toskana, a letter from Victor Farelli to Findlay, and more. Tall 8vo. This is the first and most useful bibliography of early German and Austrian conjuring books.
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