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ANDERSON, John Henry (1814 – 74). Professor Anderson Conundrum Prize Handbill. [London], 1857. Engraved letter-type announcement with recipient’s name in ink (M. Londsdale), asking for additional submissions for Anderson’s conundrum competition, to be judged at the Drury Lane Theatre on December 6, 1857. 8vo. SCARCE.Anderson drummed up publicity for his performances by soliciting the submission of conundrums from the public. The best he received were published in pamphlet form.