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HERRMANN, Alexander (1843 – 96). Portrait Postcard of Herrmann the Great. Circa 1900. Sepia tone bust portrait of the devil-like magician with pointed mustache and van dyke, his name lettered in block capitals under the likeness. Contemporary inked caption reads, “Herrmann's favorite saying was, ‘Magicians, like Poets, are born, not made. 1843 – 1896." 5 ½ x 3 ½", laid down to board.