The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
Sat, Feb 24, 2024 12:00PM EST
Lot 423
MARTINO. Grand Opening of Martino’s Temple of Amusement and...
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
MARTINO. Grand Opening of Martino?s Temple of Amusement and Enchantment. New York: Metropolitan Job Print, [1868]. Letterpress broadside advertises the gift show of this ?California Illusionist and Ventriloquist? in Flushing, Long Island. Featured is his Living Head illusion, most likely a version of Stodare?s Sphinx. 21 ? x 9?. Stained, reinforced with old paper tape at rear and one edge, a few chips. Contemporary news clipping affixed to verso being a letter to the editor of a local paper reviewing Martino?s show advertised on this bill.
