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  • Inscribed and Signed Portrait of Joseph Kolar.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 333

    Inscribed and Signed Portrait of Joseph Kolar.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Real Photo Postcard (RPPC). The Last Act: Funeral of The Great Lafayette.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 334

    Real Photo Postcard (RPPC). The Last Act: Funeral of Th...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Great Leon (Leon Harry Levy). Real Photo Postcard (RPPC).
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 335

    Great Leon (Leon Harry Levy). Real Photo Postcard (RPPC...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Cabinet Photograph of Magician Servais LeRoy.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 336

    Cabinet Photograph of Magician Servais LeRoy.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Cabinet Photograph of Magician Servais LeRoy.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 337

    Cabinet Photograph of Magician Servais LeRoy.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Spirit Photograph of Magician Servais LeRoy.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 338

    Spirit Photograph of Magician Servais LeRoy.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Group of Programs, Calling Card, Broadside, and Other Ephemera.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 339

    Group of Programs, Calling Card, Broadside, and Other E...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Portrait of Talma (of LeRoy, Talma and Bosco).
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 340

    Portrait of Talma (of LeRoy, Talma and Bosco).

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Blue Embroidered Dragon Robe from the Long Tack Sam Troupe.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 341

    Blue Embroidered Dragon Robe from the Long Tack Sam Tro...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Blue Embroidered Chinese Jacket from the Long Tack Sam Troupe.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 342

    Blue Embroidered Chinese Jacket from the Long Tack Sam ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Embroidered Dragon Robe from the Long Tack Sam Troupe.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 343

    Embroidered Dragon Robe from the Long Tack Sam Troupe.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Four Pieces of Conjuring Ephemera.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 344

    Four Pieces of Conjuring Ephemera.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • McGuire, Eddie “Tex.” Trove of McGuire’s Files and Letters to and from an Array of Magicians.
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 345

    McGuire, Eddie “Tex.” Trove of McGuire’s Files and Lett...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Inscribed and signed portrait of Charlie Miller.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 346

    Inscribed and signed portrait of Charlie Miller.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Nicola, Louis (The Great Nicola). Two Pieces of Ephemera.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 347

    Nicola, Louis (The Great Nicola). Two Pieces of Ephemer...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Okito (Theo Bamberg). Two Pieces of Ephemera.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 348

    Okito (Theo Bamberg). Two Pieces of Ephemera.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Series of Vintage Photographs of an Amateur Magician and Boy Assistant.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 349

    Series of Vintage Photographs of an Amateur Magician an...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Trio of Conjuring Souvenir Programs.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 350

    Trio of Conjuring Souvenir Programs.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Sharpe, S.H. Large File of Personal Letters and Related Ephemera.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 351

    Sharpe, S.H. Large File of Personal Letters and Related...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Siegfried & Roy. Signed Color Photograph.
    Estimate
    $30 - $50
    Lot 352

    Siegfried & Roy. Signed Color Photograph.

    Est.
    $30 - $50
  • Soo, Chung Ling. Cabinet Card Bust Portrait.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 353

    Soo, Chung Ling. Cabinet Card Bust Portrait.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Throw-Out Card. Stillwell – Fuller’s Big Star Act.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 354

    Throw-Out Card. Stillwell – Fuller’s Big Star Act.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Group of Four Magicians’ Throw-Out Cards.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 355

    Group of Four Magicians’ Throw-Out Cards.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Majestic Theatre Program. Thurston – Kellar’s Successor.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 356

    Majestic Theatre Program. Thurston – Kellar’s Successor...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Thurston, Howard. Early Chinese Tour Handbill.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 357

    Thurston, Howard. Early Chinese Tour Handbill.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Early Photograph of Thurston as Coach of the Burnham Industrial Farm Baseball Team.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 358

    Early Photograph of Thurston as Coach of the Burnham In...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lobby Photo of the Thurston Illusion Show.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 359

    Lobby Photo of the Thurston Illusion Show.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Thurston, Howard. Inscribed and Signed Photograph.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 360

    Thurston, Howard. Inscribed and Signed Photograph.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Thurston, Howard. Cabinet Card Portrait Photograph.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 361

    Thurston, Howard. Cabinet Card Portrait Photograph.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Thurston, Howard. Pair of Illusion Demonstration Photographs.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 362

    Thurston, Howard. Pair of Illusion Demonstration Photog...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Thurston Throw-Out Card. “Ghosts” – New and Startling Illusion.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 363

    Thurston Throw-Out Card. “Ghosts” – New and Startling I...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • The Great Thurston Levitation Postcard.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 364

    The Great Thurston Levitation Postcard.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Paycheck Signed by Thurston.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 365

    Paycheck Signed by Thurston.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Thurston March & Two Step.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 366

    Thurston March & Two Step.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Six Photos of Thurston and His Illusions.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 367

    Six Photos of Thurston and His Illusions.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Massive Collection of Over 700 Conjuring Postcards, Including RPPCs, Some Signed.
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 368

    Massive Collection of Over 700 Conjuring Postcards, Inc...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Lot of 58 Postcards of Ventriloquists, Puppeteers, and Marionettists, Many RPPC and Some Signed.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 369

    Lot of 58 Postcards of Ventriloquists, Puppeteers, and ...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Vintage Photographs of Magicians, some signed.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 370

    Vintage Photographs of Magicians, some signed.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Scrapbook of Vintage Magic Ephemera, Including Houdini and Thurston Items.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 371

    Scrapbook of Vintage Magic Ephemera, Including Houdini ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Virgil the Magician Touring Trunk.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 372

    Virgil the Magician Touring Trunk.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Zancigs, The (Julius and Agnes). Three Real Photo Postcards (RPPCs).
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 373

    Zancigs, The (Julius and Agnes). Three Real Photo Postc...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Cups and Balls Magician. “The Mountebanks.”
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 374

    Cups and Balls Magician. “The Mountebanks.”

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Sorcier du Village, our L’Oracle Universel.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 375

    Sorcier du Village, our L’Oracle Universel.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Sorceress in the Woods.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 376

    Sorceress in the Woods.

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Punch and Judy on Boston Common.
    Estimate
    $80 - $125
    Lot 377

    Punch and Judy on Boston Common.

    Est.
    $80 - $125
  • L’Escamoteur.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 378

    L’Escamoteur.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Stage Conjurer.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 379

    Stage Conjurer.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Magician or Juggler Performing Tricks with Balls.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 380

    Magician or Juggler Performing Tricks with Balls.

    Est.
    $150 - $250

Auction Description

Spring Magic Auction by Potter & Potter Auctions

Our spring auction features magic memorabilia, books, posters, and apparatus for beginning and advanced collectors alike. Highlights include a brooch presented to Bess Houdini by Russian royalty, Carl Waring Jones correspondence, and three pages of rhyming verse hand written by Harry Houdini.

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Potter & Potter Auctions
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

potterauctions@gmail.com

Phone:(773) 472-1442

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 23.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$6,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

If your bid is successful, as an alternative to in-house shipping, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer's written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling by us of purchased lots is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items. Packing and shipping expenses shall be added to buyer's invoice and will reflect a charge for labor, materials, insurance, transportation, as well as actual shipper fees.

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Terms & Conditions

CONDITIONS OF SALE


The lots listed in this catalogue (whether printed or posted online) will be offered at public auction by Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

PRIOR TO THE SALE

Please examine lots. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to "in person" or by personally retained Agent, examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports may be provided if requested in a timely manner.

Condition of lots, Warranties and Representations - All lots are sold "AS IS" and without recourse, and neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, source, origin, completeness, historical significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in the catalogue, or in supplements to the catalogue, an advertisement, a bill of sale, a posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold.

AT THE SALE

Registration Before Bidding - A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., is under no obligation to approve the registration of any prospective registrant.

Bidding as Principal - When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed upon in writing with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., and that Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will only look to the principal for payment.

Absentee Bids - Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. does not not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with such written bid(s).

Telephone Bids - If a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to contact said prospective buyer to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone and we do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors and omissions in connection with telephone bidding.

Online Bids - We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids. To avoid the possibility of any error in entering or acceptance of an online bid, it is recommended that you bid directly with Potter and Potter auctions either by way of in person, absentee or telephone bidding.

Reserves - Although the majority of the lots in the sale are offered without reserve, some lots in the sale may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.

Auctioneer's Discretion - The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive.

Successful Bid - The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.

AFTER THE SALE

Buyer's Premium - In addition to the hammer price, the online buyer agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a buyer's premium of 20%, and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. BIDDERS THAT SUCCESSFULLY BID DIRECTLY WITH POTTER AUCTIONS, THROUGH IN PERSON, ABSENTEE OR TELEPHONE BIDS, SHALL also be subject to a 20% buyer's premium.

Payment - The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; bank check or cashier's check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless other arrangements are made with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by Bank.

Due to credit card processing charges, In the event buyer desires to pay by using a credit card, a convenience fee equaling 2.5 % of the entire amount due shall be added to the buyer's invoice. 'We encourage you to pay by sending us a check or wire transfer to avoid the credit card convenience fee. Potter and Potter will consider payment through Paypal only for domestic orders, owing to the extremely high service charges for international transactions.

Non-Payment - If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law: (1) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price, prorated to commence on the date of the sale; (2) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law; (3) to rescind the sale; (4) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate; (5) to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier's checks, we have confirmed their authenticity; (6) to offset against any amount owed; (7) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer; (8)to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports - Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, completeness, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, prior ownership history, or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph.

Purchased Lots - If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.

Legal Ramifications - The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Discretion - Any and all of the conditions may be waived or modified in the sole discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc.

Please note: Posters are graded on a letter system, A - C, and are linen backed unless otherwise noted.