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The Ricky Jay Collection

Sat, Feb 25, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 183

HERRMANN, Alexander (1844 – 96). The World’s Favorite. Herr...

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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HERRMANN, Alexander (1844 ? 96). The World?s Favorite. Herrmann. New York: A.S. Seer?s Print, ca. 1885. Color lithographed trade card on thin stock bears a bust portrait of the celebrated stage magician famous for his Mephistophelean visage on the recto, with advertising for the Herrmann show at Niblo?s Garden, New York, to the recto. 5 ? x 3 ??. One corner clipped, short tear, faint skinning to verso. Scarce.