The Ricky Jay Collection Part II
Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 88
DEPREE. Mr. Depree, Who has for Ten Years Practiced the Art...
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
DEPREE.?MR. DEPREE, WHO HAS FOR TEN YEARS PRACTICED THE ART OF LEGERDEMAIN.?Norwich: Kitton, Printer, 1808. Letterpress broadside advertising a varied program by Depree, including ?curious deceptions with cards, money, rings, handkerchiefs, etc.,? the presentation of a ?sagacious bird,? slack wire performances, dexterous tricks, mind reading, and several feats of balancing. 21? ? 8?". Old folds, minor wear, and chipping around perimeter. An early conjuring broadside. A magician named Depree was said to be the first conjurer to appear in Australia, in 1837. Though unlikely, it is possible that this broadside advertises the same individual.
