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The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I

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Lot 263

MASKELYNE, J.N. (1839 – 1917). John Nevil Maskelyne ALS. Da...

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MASKELYNE, J.N. (1839 ? 1917). John Nevil Maskelyne ALS. Dated April 2, 1876, and written entirely in the magician?s hand on black-bordered mourning stationery. Maskelyne writes to Mr. Toole regarding a benefit show for Toole?s brother, requesting a pair of tickets, and also discussing the health of his wife, who is ?much better.? One folded 8vo sheet, boldly SIGNED on the rear panel, ?J.N. Maskelyne.?