— Hercat's Ventriloquist and Ventriloquial Dialogues
London, Dean & Son, 1st Edition, 3rd Printing, Third printing of first edition. Fascinating exposition of the art of the ventriloquist by 'Hercat' (real name RD Chater, former journalist, and a staple of the music halls around the turn of the 1900s). Also author of three other books on magic and illusions, published by Dean & Son. Red card covers somewhat battered especially to spine, but good internally. 116pp + 12pp of publisher's ads. Scarce, Fair, No Jacket, 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall, 128