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Lot 136

PEPPER, Professor J.H. (1821 – 1900). Egyptian Hall, Piccad...

Estimate: $400 - $800

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PEPPER, Professor J.H. (1821 – 1900). Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. “The New” and “The Wonderful.” London: W.H. Hodge & Co., Printers, [1872]. Letterpress handbill for an appearance of Pepper together with Thomas W. Tobin, presenting the famous Pepper’s Ghost illusion at the London showplace that went on to become England’s Home of Mystery under the stewardship of the Maskelynes. With a central wood-engraved image of a Sphinx head looking left. Minor foxing and old folds; very good. RARE.