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Harry Houdini signed copy of ''The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin,'' inscribed to Rolls-Royce co-founder Frederic Henry Royce: ''To my friend Frederic Royce / Best wishes from the author / Houdini / Remember to at least read the introduction / March 19/23''. Published by George Routledge & Sons, Ltd.: London: 1909. Rendered in green ink, autograph inscription covers the entire front free endpaper. The escapologist's book is an attempt to expose his once mentor and namesake, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, for a fraud. Book features a photo portrait frontispiece of Houdini, with illustrated plates on nearly every page. Book runs 333pp. and measures 5.75'' x 8''. Slight fabric loss to corners and wear to spine edges and hinges. Minor soiling to boards and toning to endpapers. In very good condition.