Hercat's Ventriloquist and Ventriloquial Dialogues

London, Dean & Son, 1916. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Soft cover. London: Dean & Son, 1916. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Soft cover. Fair/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 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.

Dodman BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 000404

Catalogue: Theatre

Keywords: magic ventriloquism music hall

HERCAT [R. D. CHATER] (1836-1913)

Hercat's Simple Tricks for social gatherings

London. Dean & Son, Ltd. 1912, First Edition. Card Covers, 12,5cm x 18,5cm. Livre, 80 pages. Spine has been taped. Cover is lightly rubbed and soiled on the edges. There is a tape on the fep, affecting the advert. Otherwise inside pages are in very good condition, unmarked and clean. Photos available upon request. Good condition.

Louis CaronProfessional seller

Book number: 004271

Catalogue: Magic, Illusion and Conjuring

CHATER, R.D.

Hercat's ventriloquist and ventriloquial dialogues

Dean, 1909. Used - Acceptable. Fair hardback . New and revised edition. Well worn copy; Thick red card covers; rubbed at extremities, stained on front and rear; heavily worn spine, with loss at head & foot. Internally 'good', a little scattered foxing. Photo:.

Cotswold Internet BooksProfessional seller

Book number: BOOKS220395I