This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2023
CARLTON (Arthur Phelps, 1881 – 1942). Group of Carlton Ephemera. 1910s – 20s. Seven items, including three postcards (two RPPCs; one of Carlton in costume for the Humpty Dumpty pantomime, the other with the Die Box in his hands; a third card printed in colors depicts a cartoon of Carlton with his body stretched into a question mark shape); a printed rendering for Carlton’s Continuous Entertainment Company, Ltd., showing an arcade-like edifice of sideshow illusions including Thauma and Spidora, mounted to stiff card; three sepia tone snapshots of Carlton on two sheets, handsomely matted and picturing him in old age and well past his prime but still wearing his makeup and domed wig and holding a fan of cards; and a larger photograph of Carlton in evening dress but without his makeup or wig, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED by Carlton to fellow magician Bill Stickland, with corner faults repaired. The largest 9 x 10”. A good group of uncommon items from the high and low points in the life of this British music hall star comedy magician.