"GILBERT MYSTO MAGIC EXHIBITION SET" BOXED 1930 SET.
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Winning Bid:
$324.50 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Friday, March 17, 2017 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Friday, March 17, 2017 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #220 - Part II
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Item Description

One of many versions, this is 1930 "Exhibition Set" No. 2006 (as noted on lid). 13-3/8x20.5x1.75" deep cardboard box w/illustrated lid featuring graphics of child magician w/wand pointing to table w/several magic tricks, including top hat w/white rabbit. Front of tablecloth has image of winged devil w/"Mysto" name. A.C. Gilbert, 1930. Lid shows obvious wear w/glue repairs to all edges/corners w/cardboard reinforcement added at one inner corner. Box bottom also shows wear. VG. Set appears complete and comes w/"Book Of Instructions - Gilbert Mysto Magic" no. 1 and 2 and paper poster for promoting your own magic show. Manuals show some aging and poster has small tear at top but is o/w unused. All are Fine/VF overall. Die-cut insert containing several magic tricks as well as two illustrated envelopes w/trick names - "Phantom Card Trick" and "The Great Buddha Money Mystery." Second envelope has some scattered insect damage at edges. Set also comes w/metal-tipped wooden magic wand. Magic trick contents appear unused and aside from some scattered dust soiling, are VF/Exc. Nicely designed set. Barry Lutsky Collection.
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