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[AUTOMATA]. The Magnificent Collection of Mechanical and Musical Automatons! [London]: Havell & Co., ca. 1850. Small letterpress broadside for an exhibition at the New Gothic Hall of five automatons (including the Musical Lady, Juvenile Artist, Rope Dancer, Magician, and Walking Figure) alongside “splendid suits of polished steel.” Matted to 13 x 9 ¼”. Old folds, else good. From the Ricky Jay Collection.