Sold for:
$225

Chaffee, Prof. Prof. Chaffee / Cadwell Broadside. Boston: F.A. Searle Steam Job Printer, 1860. Attractive letterpress broadside depicts Chaffee and his partner, the “Mesmeric Illusionist” (Hypnotist) Caldwell, on a “mixed bill” including clairvoyance, tight rope walking, automaton or wax figures, song and dance by the “miniature comedian Little Commodore Mills,” and countless other unusual entertainments. 9 1/2 x 25". Old folds, minor restoration at right margin. A-.


Potter & Potter

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2016-06-25