$250
[Postal covers] Unique collection of over 500 illustrated advertising covers and cover fronts from magicians and magic dealers, most sent to magicians. Neatly mounted in a large scrapbook by Andrew Buel, well known St. Louis magic collector of decades ago. Some of the magicians represented include Houdini (1907 illustrated front as well as one cover back with his NY return address), Thurston (four), Alexander, Birch, H.R. Evans, Long Tack Sam, Nicola, Betty Jane Kolar, Thomas Worthington, Laurant, Newmann, Duval, Len Vintus, Dornfield, Jean Irving, Platt, A. Rapp, Dunninger, W. R. Walsh, Ovette, Willard, Mysterious Smith, Stewart Judah, Durbin, Lindhorst, Anneman, Martinka, Mysto, Roterberg, Carl Willman, New York Magical Co., S. S. Adams, De Land, D. Holmes, Hamley's, C. LeRoy, A. C. Gilbert, Eagle Magic Co., Thayers, Will Goldston, Leo Rullman, Stanyon, Mahatma magazine, Hornmann Magic Co., Carl Brema and Sons, Genii, Eckam, Pinxy, and countless others, including several pages of elaborate magic dealer mailing labels, magic convention poster stamps, and various small pieces of ephemera, not counted above. Generally only cover fronts are present, with corresponding postal markings and stamps. 1900s - 30s. Generally very good condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2009-04-26
