The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Part III
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Lot 52
DE BIERE, Arnold (1878 – 1934). De Biere “All in One" Souve...
Estimate: $200 - $400
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DE BIERE, Arnold (1878 ? 1934). De Biere "All in One" Souvenir Costume-Change Pamphlet. [London], 1919. Elaborate die cut chromolithographed souvenir booklet. The cover shows a sarcophagus bearing DeBiere's portrait. Each time a page is turned, DeBiere changes into a different costume, including The Conductor, The Mandarin, The Sculptor, and finally The Mysterious (DeBiere himself). Six changes in all, each one in full color. Cover overprinted for an appearance at the Newcastle hippodrome. Spine reinforced with contemporary blue tape, else good. Together with a portrait of the magician.
