Sold for:
$250
$250
DeVere, Charles. De Vere. Prestidigitation. Paris, ca. 1905. Green wraps. Illustrated. 8vo. Light toning, spine chipped, paper label on front wrap; good. Charles DeVere was an Englishman who established a sizeable magic factory in Paris, from which he supplied various continental and American magic shops, among them Halton & Jansen of Chicago. He also manufactured illusions for many “golden age” illusionists, and was a performer in his own right. His store was located near the Follies Bergere.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-10-27
