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ANDERSON, John Henry (1814–74). ADDRESS DELIVERED BY MR. J.H. ANDERSON, (THE GREAT WIZARD OF THE NORTH). [London], ca. 1855. Letterpress broadside reproducing 96 lines of verse spoken by Anderson “on the hundredth night of the performance of his entertainment, ‘magic and mystery,’ at the Royal Lyceum Theatre.” Reference to Anderson’s lengthy run at the theatre are mixed with allusions to Joey Grimaldi and the Christmas season in London, as well as Covent Garden, and Anderson’s popular spirit rapping tricks. The printed initials “G.A.S.” appear at the bottom of the sheet. 15 × 7". Foxed, partially mounted to album sheet, with old folds prominent. Toole Stott 50. See Exemplars, page 329.