Sold for:
$50
$50
[Herrmann, Alexander] Herrmann's Book of Wonders. Indianapolis, n.d. (ca. 1902). Publisher's pictorial wraps, illustrated. 4to. Extremities chipped; good condition. Scarce. This "slum" pitch book was issued and sold by James S. Harto, a magician who toured with Buffalo Bill and used Herrmann's name and image to sell this six-page booklet explaining basic magic tricks, a handcuff escape, and hypnosis.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2009-04-26
