This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/28/2023
PURVIS, Billy (1784–1853). TWO BILLY PURVIS BROADSIDES. Hartlepool: J. Procter, 1837 and 1847. Letterpress bills for the “Newcastle Conjurer,” both advertising theatrical performances. The earlier production is entitled The Jewess, and the later The Zingari King; or The Chief of the Abruzzi. Purvis takes part in the first production, but not the second. The larger 14¾ × 10". Both laid down to plain paper, with soiling, small chips and the larger with two small losses. RARE.