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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Part III

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Lot 135

[MASKELYNES]. Archive of Maskelyne Family Ephemera. 1910s –...

Estimate: $250 - $500

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[MASKELYNES]. Archive of Maskelyne Family Ephemera. 1910s ? 70s. Photographs programmes, clippings, and autographs related to this first family of British magic, including a programmeme for the Seventh Grand S?ance of the Magic Circle bearing portrait of Nevil Maskelyne inside the front wrap; mourning postcard issued by The Magic Circle announcing the death of Nevil Maskelyne in 1924; three photographs of Noel and Mary Maskelyne (one with Psycho) at a gala held in the honor of the family by The Magic Circle; a 1921 Magic Circle programmeme listing Nevil Maskelyne as president; a programmeme from the Maskelyne Centenary Banquet SIGNED by Noel and Mary Maskelyne, Francis White, Humphrey Tilling, Bob Morton and Alan Shaxon; plus contemporary clippings related to members of the family, and later photographs of Nevil and Archie Maskelyne. Over 15 items, generally very good condition.