The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes, Pt. II
Sat, Oct 26, 2024 12:00PM EDT
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Lot 238
[SHERMS] Large Group Puzzles and Puzzle Books, Magic Tricks...
Estimate: $150 - $300
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| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
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[SHERMS] Large Group Puzzles and Puzzle Books, Magic Tricks, Promotional Items, and Instructions. Bridgeport, 1920s ? 40s. Collection of approximately 100 items, including printed material from the Connecticut-based magic and puzzle manufacturer including moveable promotional cards, puzzle booklets, Boogy Man Puzzle in original box, Card to Matchbox, instructions for many Sherms-made tricks, The Pyramids (a puzzle), magic boomerang trick (the Jastrow illusion), Sherms business cards, Card Locators (ala DeLand; approximately 10 examples), and many more items. Generally in very good or as-new condition, and likely obtained direct from Robert Sherman, the owner of the business, by John Henry Grossman and then gifted to Edwin Dawes. A good group.
