This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/26/2024
[SHERMS] Large Group Puzzles and Puzzle Books, Magic Tricks, Promotional Items, and Instructions. Bridgeport, 1920s – 40s. Collection of approximately 100 items, including printed material from the Connecticut-based magic and puzzle manufacturer including moveable promotional cards, puzzle booklets, Boogy Man Puzzle in original box, Card to Matchbox, instructions for many Sherms-made tricks, The Pyramids (a puzzle), magic boomerang trick (the Jastrow illusion), Sherms business cards, Card Locators (ala DeLand; approximately 10 examples), and many more items. Generally in very good or as-new condition, and likely obtained direct from Robert Sherman, the owner of the business, by John Henry Grossman and then gifted to Edwin Dawes. A good group.