The Ricky Jay Collection
The Ricky Jay Collection
Auction Closed
October 28, 08:54 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
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.