This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2021
WALLAU. Scrapbook of Wallau, the “Boy Juggler.” Oblong 4to ledger book, used as a scrapbook and kept by Wallau, who played British music halls and variety shows at the dawn of the twentieth century with an act featuring his juggling of billiard balls (reportedly nine balls at a time), and cue sticks. Book includes approximately 100 ephemeral pieces related to his career, including extensive newspaper clippings (both notices and reviews), handbills (including one on which magician Chung Ling Soo tops the bill), programs (for theatre appearances and private events), small folded posters, letterheads, luggage labels, letters of recommendation, and other paper memorabilia. Items date from 1900 to approximately 1906, with most well-preserved. A few pages clipped. Sold together with a quantity of programs, letters, and related memorabilia featuring Wallau. A personal and fascinating archive.