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FAWKES, Isaac (d. 1731). Fawkes at his Theatre, In James-street near the Hay-Market. [London: ca. 1729]. Letterpress broadside or playbill bearing a wood-engraved image of the Royal coat of arms, including pictorial engraving and holograph letter, in French, attached to verso. Scarce and important broadside advertising a final week of performances at a London venue by Fawkes, the most famous magician of his era. Also mentioned is Mr. Pinchbeck (Christopher Pinchbeck, d. 1732), a well-known clockmaker who created the various musical automata Fawkes exhibited in his shows. Framed to 12 x 11 ??, verso and recto both matted and glazed. Tiny creases, toning and discoloration. Not examined out of frame. RARE. See?Jay?s Journal, V3 N3.