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ANDERSON, John Henry (1814–74). Address Delivered by Mr. J.H. Anderson (The Great Wizard of the North. [London], ca. 1855. Letterpress broadside reproducing 96 lines of verse spoken by Anderson “on the hundredth night of the performance of his entertainment, ‘magic and mystery,' at the Royal Lyceum Theatre." Reference to Anderson's lengthy run at the theatre are mixed with allusions to Grimaldi and the Christmas season, Covent Garden, and spirit rapping tricks. Printed initials “G.A.S." appear at the bottom. 15 × 7". Short tears to top, with inked and initialed notation of John Henry Grossman in upper margin. Toole Stott 50.