The Ricky Jay Collection Part II
Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 37
BISHOP, Washington Irving (1855 – 89). W. Irving Bishop, th...
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
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| $5,000 | $500 |
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BISHOP, Washington Irving (1855?89).W. IRVING BISHOP, THE WORLD RENOWNED ANTI-SPIRITIST IN HIS ORIGINAL AND STARTLING LIGHT S?ANCE.?(Philadelphia, 1877). Pictorial advertising brochure for Bishop?s appearance at the Association Hall of Philadelphia where, in full light, he will read sealed letters, levitate, materialize ghosts, and perform feats of ?mental telegraphy.? Handsome engraved image of Bishop presenting a s?ance, and surrounded by vignettes to verso. Small folio. Separations repaired with Japan, one corner chipped away, fair condition. RARE. See?Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women, page 173.
