DOWNS, T. Nelson (1867 – 1938). Group of T. Nelson Downs Ephemera and Photos. 1900s – 30s. Approximately 20 items, including a handwritten letter on Tallcorn Gas Generator Company letterhead (with an airbrushed silhouette of Downs at the bottom, and regarding appearances at three magic conventions in 1932), several photographs of Downs (several show him with Russ Walsh, and two small test strips show him with Eddie McGlaughlin; also with several large-format reprints), two different unused Downs letterheads, a memorial card from his funeral, a typed note regarding the funeral service and the pallbearers at the event, newspaper clippings, magazines, and more. The largest 4to. A very good group of ephemera regarding the “King of Koins,” his life, and career.