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The Ricky Jay Collection Part II

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 22

[AUTOMATA]. Four Automata Exhibition Handbills and Programs...

Estimate: $500 - $750

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[AUTOMATA]?FOUR AUTOMATA EXHIBITION HANDBILLS AND PROGRAMS.?Including: Great Annual Exhibition of Automatic Puppets! under the direction of Prof. R.P. Dunn, A.M., the Great Ventriloquist, at Manning Hall, April 23d, 1864. Program, printed in green, [4]pp. on a single folded sheet. ? Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Professor Faber?s Speaking Automaton; or ?Euphonia!?. Handbill, double-sided, with ?certificates? by ?Persons of Distinction? on verso, one dated 1846. ? The Automaton Juggler, No. 17 Lowther Arcade. [London]: E. & J. Thomas, Printers, ?Strand. Handbill, on pale pink paper. ? At Horticultural Hall, Worcester / Mons. Voceneau! / Automaton / Swiss Bell Ringers. Boston: Gordon Forrest, Plain and Ornamental Printer. Small broadside, illustrated with a wood-engraving. Size of largest 14? ? 6 1/2".