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[Fine Binding] Nansouty, Max de. Les Trucs du Theatre, du Cirque et de la Foire. [Paris: Armand Colin, 1909]. Bound in full green morocco, five raised bands, gilt title compartment, t.e.g., hand-marbled endpapers. Binding signed by Claude Vallin. Retaining original front wrapper, lacks title page. Illustrated with diagrams exposing the methods and workings of various well-known circus illusions and automatons, including Spidora, Head on Sword, Decapitation, second sight, and others. 12mo. 159pp. Slight discoloration to leather, otherwise fine.