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Alexander (Claude Alexander Conlin). The Life and Mysteries of the Celebrated Dr. “Q”. Los Angeles, 1921. Signed on the title page “C. Alexander” and with a 1921 autograph letter signed by Alexander to Worthington tipped-in at front. Several other pieces laid in, comprising: a form letter on lithographed letterhead; 16-page magic booklet; and three newspaper clippings on Alexander. Worthington’s hand-stamped ownership stamps on rear endpapers. Bookplate of Dr. John Henry Grossman. A fine association copy. Alexander’s letter contains interesting content, discussing his and Worthington’s book projects, the discovery of oil on his California property, a brief mention of Harry Kellar’s health, and comments on Poole Brothers’ wireless magic props.