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LOVE, William Edward (1806 – 67). Three Ventriloquism Broadsides. Hull: W.R. Goddard, Printer, 1845. Trio of letterpress broadsides for the “polyphonist” and proto-ventriloquist, advertising successive performances of Mr. Love, at the Mechanics’ Institute, Hull, spanning June 19 – 27 of 1845. Each 11 ¼ x 8 ¾”. An important grouping from the earliest years of ventriloquism before figures were introduced; broadsides for successive dates at the same venue are rarely encountered.