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Maskelyne, Edward Archibald | Taking the Maskelyne Theatre of Mystery on the road

Auction Closed

October 28, 08:54 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 USD

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Maskelyne, Edward Archibald

Maskelyne & Devant's Touring Co. from St. George's Hall, London. W. Under the Direction of Mr. E. A. Maskelyne. Netherfield, Nottingham: Stafford & Co, ca. 1910 (no. 5820)


Sepia lithograph poster (28 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.; 716 x 468 mm). A few short closed tears at top margin, small portion of upper left corner restored in facsimile. Matted, framed, and glazed with Plexiglas.


A handsome portrait poster with facimile inscription, "Yours very truly E. A. Maskelyne." Edward Archibald Maskelyne managed the touring company of his family's magic enterprise.