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The Magic Collection of David Baldwin

Sat, Oct 29, 2016 12:00PM EDT - Sun, Oct 30, 2016 12:00PM EDT
Lot 49

Alphabet Divination

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Alphabet Divination. Circa 1900. Four blocks with letters of the alphabet – which may be formed into a word of the spectator’s choosing – are locked in a handsome oblong hardwood box. The magician instantly divines the word or letters inside. Includes twenty-six wooden blocks each decorated with a letter of the alphabet, carrying case for same, and hardwood box. Box 10 _” long. Key lacking, else very good.

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