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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Pt. IV

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 423

[FIREWORKS]. Trio of Fireworks Posters. Circa early 20th ce...

Estimate: $300 - $500

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[FIREWORKS]. Trio of Fireworks Posters. Circa early 20th century. Two advertise fireworks displays, one by Stewart's Displays, Glasgow, and one by Standard Fireworks, Huddersfield. [Together with]: eight advertisements selling fireworks from Standard Fireworks, Huddersfield. Alex De Vega, noted magician and friend of Houdini, was a pyrotechnist organizing large-scale public firework displays for Standard Fireworks, prior to forming his own business, Stewart's Displays. Alex De Vega, a noted magician and friend of Houdini, was a pyrotechnist organizing large-scale public fireworks displays for Standard Fireworks. These posters were given to Dr. Dawes by De Vega. Generally, minor wear and old folds. A-. Largest 30 x 20 ?".