$425
Berg, Joe. Large Group of Ephemera, Books, and Booklets, Some Signed. 1920s - 70s. Twenty-two pieces, including a 1920s studio portrait (8 x 10") of the magician inscribed and signed to W.W. Durbin; a ca. 1930s Princess Magic Shop (operated by Berg) business card, signed on the reverse; a ca. 1930s publicity photo of Berg, L.L. Ireland, and George Troseth, the latter dressed as a policeman cracking down on the two's card game; a 1951 snapshot by Irving Desfor showing Berg with a group of magicians; an Ace of Hearts inscribed and signed to "Holly"; three different Princess Magic Shop catalogues; two different copies of Here's Magic (soft and hard covers) and Here's New Magic; five Berg TLSs; and more. Generally very good condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06