This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/17/2019
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.