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John Calvert: Magic and Adventures Around the World
by Rauscher, William V
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Fair
- Seller
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Northfield, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
Baton Rouge, LA: Claitor's Publishing, 1987. "Fantastic exploits of a stunt pilot, actor, yachtsman, and daredevil magician." Number 577 of the limited first edition. Spine ends gently bumped. Jacket rubbed, rear panel torn and completely detached, then made whole with external tape repair, in new Brodart. Signed by both Rauscher and Calvert on a bookplate on the front end paper. Additionally inscribed and signed by Rauscher on the title page to author and noted popular culture academic J. Randolph Cox. Postcard from Rauscher to Cox laid in. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Author and Subject. First Edition.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fair.
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Details
- Bookseller
- MLC Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 160400
- Title
- John Calvert: Magic and Adventures Around the World
- Author
- Rauscher, William V
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- Claitor's Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Date Published
- 1987
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography/Autobiography;
Terms of Sale
MLC Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
MLC Books
Biblio member since 2009
Northfield, Minnesota
About MLC Books
MLC Books has been selling online since 2006, with a heavy emphasis on vintage and collectible crime fiction, other fiction, and books related to Minnesota. A diverse general stock available as well.
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