$1,000
[Autographs] Collection of over 100 autographs of famous 20th century magicians. A remarkable assortment of signatures and inscriptions of most of the century’s best prestidigitators, collected in the 1930s and 40s. Among the signatures gathered here are those of Howard Thurston, Harry Blackstone Sr. (with inked sketch), Dai Vernon, Theo Hardeen, Bert Allerton, Harlan Tarbell (with sketch accompanying inscription), S. Leo Horowitz, Jane Thurston, Maxam (Winston Freer), John Mulholland, Ralph Read, Max Holden, Tod Petrie, The Larsens, Al Baker, “Silent” Mora, Dell O’Dell (with verse-like inscription), and dozens more. A complete list reads like a “Who’s who” of mid-20th century American magic. In two well-kept cloth bound albums with zipper closures. Fine condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-02-08
