$250
[Peau Doux] Correspondence regarding Cardini’s purchase of the Peau Doux decks. Including a telegram from the Walgreen Co. regarding remaining inventory of the playing cards that would come to be identified by Cardini, and a one-page TLS on Walgreen Co. letterhead which states that, “The 1000 decks of cards which we have on hand were picked up from our Chicago stores as we were unable to obtain this design from the company on account of the print being discontinued.” With the original mailing cover postmarked Jan. 30, 1934. After Cardini’s purchase of these 1000 packs, the cards were no longer stocked by Walgreens and became his exclusive property. He used them for the remainder of his career – some 30 years – and ever since, the Peau Doux decks have been synonymous with the great magician.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-04-06
