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Michael D. Heaston Rare Books & Manuscripts

COMING! Prof. H.B. Reynolds... Necromancer and Magician

COMING! Prof. H.B. Reynolds... Necromancer and Magician

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COMING! Prof. H.B. Reynolds the World Renowned Sorcerer, Necromancer and Magician! Will Appear in [blank]. Freaks that would dim the vision of Herrmann, Debary Ben Alli, Herchel, Coball, and Geurner, will be performed by Prof. Reynolds, it being his first and only tour through the Country... Providence, RI: What Cheer Print, [1880-90?]. Broadside: 72.6 x 25.5 cm. Printed on purple paper in many different typesettings. Large and elaborate wood engraved illustration. Minor chipping along edges, not affecting text. Overall very good or better. 

The large illustration depicts Professor Reynolds performing a trick with demons and birds flying around the stage. There is also a devil's head spitting cards out of it's mouth as cauldron on the floor is steaming. The blank area within the text was meant to fill in with the venue. 

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