This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2023
[FEMALE MAGICIANS] Collection of Female Magician Advertising Postcards. A choice collection of RPPCs, printed cards, and other pictorial postcards advertising the solo and partner acts of famous and unknown female magicians, most from the vaudeville and music hall era. Among the performers represented are J’Ada the Master Mind, Mademoiselle Margo, Agnes Zancig (signed), Kay Koran, Alma Carmo, Zirka (performing cigarette manipulation), Suzy Wandas, June Merlin, “Das Blonde Mysterium,” Jan Glenrose, Foska, Djelma, Zomah, Lucille Lafarge, La Belle Electra, Durga, Ms. Florenz, Vonetta, Asteria the Flying Lady, Mahomeda, Minerva, Mercedes Talma, Mia Ho-Ho, Daphne Lucille Barnett, Agda & Co., Blanche De Paunac, and many more. Some performers are represented two or three times in the collection with different cards; many images are SIGNED, with a number postally used. 1890s – 1940s (bulk 1910s – 20s). Condition generally good or better. A very good group of SCARCE cards related to a class of conjurers generally underrepresented in the field, and consequently, a subject not frequently encountered or brought to market.