$800
[Correspondence] Archive of over 200 pieces of correspondence (including about 140 letters, plus ephemera) to John D. Lippy, author of Chemical Magic. Including advertisements, ephemera and letters from various magicians and dealers, including Thayer Magic Mfg. Co., Theo Anneman, Harry Rouclere, Wallace, B.M.L. Ernst, Birch, Betty Jane Kolar, Kolar, Ovette, R. Byron (father of Roberta and Marion), Henry Ridgley Evans, Leo Rullman, Philip Thomas, Baffles, Floyd Thayer, Loring Campbell, William J. Hilliar, Servais LeRoy, Frederick Eugene Powell, Prof. L. Krieger, Issac Twamley, and many more. Many letters discuss Lippy's collection of magic wands, while others discuss his book, Chemical Magic. Primarily 1920s. Generally fine condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2009-04-26
