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STARKE, George (editor, 1905–82). STARS OF MAGIC. (New York: Louis Tannen, 1961). Blue cloth stamped in gilt. Profusion of photographs by George Karger. 4to. Cloth considerably worn, binding loosened, inked marks to TOC. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED TO RICKY JAY by Francis Carlyle on the page concluding Series 4, No. 2 (“The Homing Card”): “To Ricky: Hoping they always take the right card. Always your friend, Francis Carlyle.” A wonderful association copy of this influential and popular work on sleight of hand from Mr. Jay’s own library.