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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Pt. IV

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 368

[AUTOMATA & MAGIC]. D'AUGVIGNEY, M. Two British Broadsides....

Estimate: $300 - $500

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[AUTOMATA & MAGIC]. D'AUGVIGNEY, M. Two British Broadsides. Hull: M.C. Peck, 1845. Two similar letterpress broadsides for the magician's appearance at the Victoria Rooms, Hull, in April and May of 1845 featuring his ?Splendid Performing Figures" and details the magic tricks he will present with fanciful names common at that time. Unmounted. Minor staining and creasing. Overall, very good. Little is known of D'Augvigney, but for more information about his partnership with Mr. Shaw (the Royal Magician), see ?The Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities" No. 415. Each with Dawes label to verso. Largest 17 1/8 x 7 1/8".