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Literature of Legerdemain
Featuring the collection of magic bibliographer Stephen Forrester, this premier sale will feature highlights from his library of rare, old, and unusual conjuring books from the seventeenth century to the present day. Books on the occult, witchcraft, and related subjects will also be offered. Complementing the choice volumes on magicana will be a host of ephemera, Houdiniana, posters, and magic apparatus.
Auction Highlights
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Picture This: Fine, Vintage & Vernacular Photography
We will be offering a range of fine and vintage photography in this auction curated by collector Eric Robbins. Highlights include archives of space photography, Lewis Hine photographs, iconic pop culture imagery, studio and vernacular photographs of the 19th and 20th century in a range of subjects, panoramas, a comprehensive collection of "headless" trick photography, and photo albums.
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Vintage Posters
We will offer nearly 500 lots of vintage posters in an array of categories, including a strong representation of early and mid-century travel posters, advertising, sports, and pictorial maps.
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Scab Vendor: Rare Tattoo Flash and Underground Art from the Collection of Jonathan Shaw
“Jonathan Shaw is the great nightmare anti-hero of the new age.” — Iggy Pop. This auction features tattoo flash by legends of the form, along with art and countercultural gems from the acclaimed personal collection of Jonathan Shaw. -
Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia
A choice offering of Houdiniana and rare magic memorabilia, books, tricks, and posters. Among the highlights will be challenges, photos, and autographs from the Houdini family collection. The Houdiniana will be complemented by an assortment of collectible magic books, posters, ephemera, and apparatus.
