Sold for:
$9,000
$9,000
Kellar, Harry (Heinrich Keller). Kellar The Great Magician. Cincinnati: The Strobridge Litho. Co., 1894. Bright red imps sit on the shoulders of the performer, whispering secrets of the ages in his ears. 29 1/4 x 39". Minor closed tears and border chips, colors bright and crisp; A-. An important image in the history of conjuring, in that Kellar was the first magician on record to use the “whispering imps” in his advertising. This, then, is the first poster produced of many hundreds of thousands to feature that theme. The example offered here is in truly wonderful condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-06-25
