SARDINA, Maurice (1891 – 1977). Les Erreurs de Harry Houdini Manuscript and Proof. Paris, 1947. The author’s corrected proof of this book refuting Houdini’s book The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin, in the original French. Loose folded 8vo sheets with inked and penciled corrections throughout. Sold together with Sardina’s manuscript notes on the Robert-Houdin family tree (used as a frontispiece for the publication), and the original typed preface by Maurice Garcon. Marbled paper case trimmed in green calf with matching marbled chemise insert, spine sunned.

This book was later published in English as Where Houdini was Wrong.