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The Magic Collection of David Baldwin

Sat, Oct 29, 2016 12:00PM EDT - Sun, Oct 30, 2016 12:00PM EDT
Lot 274

Scrapbook of Magical Literature by Gibson

Estimate: $600 - $900

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Gibson, Walter. Scrapbook of Magical Literature by Gibson. Author, 1922 – 1928. Embossed 4to cloth volume handwritten with the contents and signed by Gibson on the cover. Annotated on the flyleaf: “Autographed for the author’s collection of Magical Literature on December 10, 1928/Walter B. Gibson/ Probably the only complete collection of these original writings in existence.” Introductory letter laid down on front flyleaf by Gibson. Author’s handwritten alphabetical index. 222 pages neatly organized with Gibson’s writings in various serial publications and promotional materials of the 1920s, with additional ephemera comprising an inscribed and signed 8 x 10” photo of Thurston to Gibson laid inside. Very good.

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