1937 Silken Sorcery Jean Hugard SIGNED Inscribed To Magician Bob Weill Magic For Sale

1937 Silken Sorcery Jean Hugard SIGNED Inscribed To Magician Bob Weill Bookplate
The book was inscribed to "Bob Weill" (Robert K. Weill). He was a highly prominent American magician, author, and co-founder of the legendary, exclusive "Oban Events" magic conventions. The inside front cover also retains his personal custom bookplate. This association copy links two major figures in 20th-century magic history.
Softcover / Booklet

• 1st Edition, Inscribed, Signed, Vintage Magic Association Copy

Up for sale is a uniquely historic first-edition copy of Silken Sorcery by Jean Hugard, published in 1937 by Max Holden.This specific copy is a highly desirable association copy from the estate of renowned American magician, columnist, and magic historian Robert K. Bob Weill (1912 to 2000).Historic Provenance and Signature:
Author Inscription: The title page features a bold, vintage fountain pen inscription reading: To Bob Weill with all good wishes, Jean Hugard.
Personal Bookplate: The inside front cover features Bob Weill's personal, custom-printed woodblock-style bookplate featuring the philosophical query, What is Lighter Than Enlightenment?Content:
An absolute cornerstone text regarding silk magic, featuring iconic line illustrations by Sid Lorraine. It covers comprehensive routines, vanishes, productions, and acts.Detailed Condition Report (Sold Strictly AS-IS):
Please review all photos carefully before making an offer or purchasing. The text block is completely intact and highly readable, but the booklet shows significant structural wear:

• Cover and Spine: The wrap-around paper cover shows severe chipping, tearing, and heavy paper loss all along the spine edge. The cover is fragile and separating from the interior text block.
• Edges and Corners: Front and back cover borders display heavy creasing, small tears, and corner curling.
• Interior Pages: The interior pages are clean, bright, and free of writing. There is noticeable corner creasing/curling on the corners of the early pages.
• Significant Flaw (Last Page): The final text page (Page 83 / Final Suggestions) has a large piece torn out and missing from the lower-left margin. This tear removes a portion of the paper margin and clips into the bottom edge of the printed portrait illustration.
• Rear Cover: The back cover advertisement page shows age-toning, edge creasing, and minor tearing along the margins consistent with the condition of the rest of the wrap-around cover. Text remains fully legible.
• Provenance: The signature page and Bob Weill bookplate are clear, clean, and beautifully preserved.

Shipping and Handling:
Due to the fragile condition of the spine, this booklet will be heavily protected between thick cardboard sheets and shipped rigid to prevent any bending or further chipping in transit. I ship Royal Mail tracked & Global Shipping welcome (from Cornwall, UK)