Summer Magic Auction - Online Only
Tue, Jul 23, 2019 09:30PM EDT
Lot 265
Webster (Edward William Wells). Edwell?s Magic Shop Ephemera and Original Artwork.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Webster (Edward William Wells). Edwell?s Magic Shop Ephemera and Original Artwork. Macon, GA: Edwell?s Novelty Co., ca. 1920/30s. Includes pen and ink on large cardstock with comedic illustrations depicting gag novelties that were being sold and promoted at the store, a proof print, display card, pamphlet with card trick instructions and matching zinc printing plate, and a real sepia-toned photo postcard of a young Webster fanning a deck of cards alongside various cup and ball tricks. Artwork measures 13 x 24?, photo measures 6 x 4?. Overall dust soiling and foxing to artwork, plate partially broken, diagonal crease to postcard.
