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KARDOC, Harry. Life History of Harry Kardoc the Famous Handcuff King and Jail Breaker. Aldershot: Wm. May & Co., Ldt. Show Printers, ca. 1905. Illustrated pitch book for the Houdini imitatior featuring several full-page images of Kardoc in chains and handcuffs. Self-covered, 8pp. Disbound but complete; scarce.
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