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[Scrapbook] Oversize scrapbook of magic memorabilia. Neatly kept oversize album of magic-related ephemera assembled by Sidney Radner, including business cards, photographs, newspaper clippings, brochures, letters and letterheads, programs, small broadsides, mailing labels, and more. Represented are items related to escape artists, Thayer’s Studio of Magic, Houdini, Thurston, Hardeen (including two Christmas cards and one TLS with original mailing cover), Frederick Eugene Powell (including one TLS and several pieces of ephemera), Blackstone, and many more. Over 100 items. Folio. Generally good condition.


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Date:
2014-04-26

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