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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Part III

Sat, Feb 15, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 9

SIGNOR ARVI (Edwin Hargreaves, d. 1952). The Great Arvi Mys...

Estimate: $200 - $400

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SIGNOR ARVI (Edwin Hargreaves, d. 1952). The Great Arvi Mystery. Grimsby: Richardsons, Printers, 1928. Pictorial playbill for a variety show at the Palace, Grimsby, headed by Arvi and his ?patented" illusion. Image shows the illusionist pulling back the curtain on his illusion featuring nude women. With the subhead billing ?Annotated by Chris Van Bern." 29 ? x 10". Unmounted. Old folds, Dawes label to verso. Together with a second letterpress playbill for Arvi in poor condition.