$3,400
Anderson, Professor (John Henry Anderson). Anderson. 100 Costly and Useful Presents.Philadelphia: The Leisenring Printing House, 1867. Striking pictorial broadside bearing a bold woodcut of the famous Scottish magician catching coins in mid-air in the upper third, and depicting the “Spiritual Cabinet” feat. Flowery language fills the bill, most of it describing the gifts Anderson promises to distribute as part of his show. “No brass or plated jewelry will be distributed to any one.” The margins of the broadside advertise Dr. Stoever’s Stomach Bitters. 9 3/4 x 28 1/2". Old folds, faint tide mark at upper left; A.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-06-25