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LAFAYETTE (Sigmund Neuberger, 1871 – 1911). Lafayette Illustrated Theatre Program. 1911. Illustrated souvenir program with die-cut cover revealing a photograph of Lafayette, and inside, illustrated pages (bound out of sequence, as issued), describing and picturing an artists’ interpretation of the quick changes and illusions in Lafayette’s show. Overprinted for an appearance at the Glasgow Coliseum for the week of May 15, 1911. 12pp. Wraps worn and chipped. Uncommon.The week following this appearance, Lafayette died tragically in a theatre fire in Edinburgh. While a small number of unused programs from the Edinburgh show were recovered by magician Chris Charlton, most (if not all) lack the centermost pages. This complete program, issued for the performance one week prior to Lafayette’s death, is the first complete example we have encountered.