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The Ricky Jay Collection Part II

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 43

BLITZ, Signor (Antonio Van Zandt, 1810 – 77). Sig. Blitz. T...

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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BLITZ, Signor (Antonio Van Zandt, 1810?77).?SIG. BLITZ. THE GREAT MAGICIAN AND VENTRIL-OQUIST. WITH HIS LEARNED CANARY BIRDS.?Philadelphia: U.S. Job Print, Ledger Buildings, 1863. Pictorial letterpress broadside advertising an appearance of Blitz in Norristown at the Odd Fellows? Hall, presenting his complete show including the Dancing Dinner Plates, ?Incomprehensible Snuff Box,? and a revue of tricks by his canaries, pictured here in a variety of poses. 20? ? 7?". Backed and bordered in paper, small losses into image at bottom and at old folds. Egyptian Hall (Brentwood, Tenn.) labels to verso.