$800
Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, 1912. Bright and colorful poster depicts top hat and whisker-clad magicians clamoring to the top of a small hill, in an effort to reach a crate stenciled with the text "Servais LeRoy Co./52 Hatton Garden/London/New Illusions/Original/Secrets." Balloons in the background advertise the magic shop LeRoy owned and operated, and its capabilities. 18 7/8 x 28". Abrasions and closed tears repaired; B+. LeRoy's shop was located at 52 Hatton Garden, London, and supplied stage illusions, small props, and theatrical scenery to the trade and magicians alike.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2017-02-04