Silk Cachet Envelope With Silk Poster - Harry Kellar. -MINT-
Silk Cachet Envelope With Silk Poster, enclosed in embossed gold frame, put out in 1994 by Dick Chalmers, Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. On left of the envelope is a printed miniature silk poster. To the right is text on the poster and the magician. This poster is of Harry Kellar.
DATE: 1992
SIZE: Poster is 2 5/8 by 3 3/16 inches, on envelope of 3 5/8 by 6 1/2 inches.
CONDITION: Mint condition.
Mint Limited Edition, Long Sold Out
The commemorative envelope was marketed by the New England Magic Collectors Association and Advertising Things and released in conjunction with The Yankee Gatherings IV and V. There were two editions of each envelope released, one with a postage stamp and a rubber event stamp and the un-cancelled version we are offering here. In addition to the description of the magician pictured are beautiful Colorano Silk Cachets of the magicians or their vintage posters. The Cachets are around 2.25x2.88" and the envelopes are around 6.5x3.63" in size. The quality is in mint condition.
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| Read It |
Yes |
| Location |
Magic Library (Home) |
| Condition |
Mint |
| Owner |
Bryan-Keith Taylor |
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Kellar "Levitation" Cachet Envelope
From the envelope: Harry Keller (1849-1922). Born un Erie, Pennsylvania, Kellar traveled America and made two World Tours with a full evening Magic Show. He was famous or his presentation of Maskelyne's Levitation, the Spirit Cabinet and several automations, including "Psycho." His posters featured little red devils which were copied by other performers. Kellar used many beautiful lithographs advertising his large show. When he retired in 1908 he handed his wand over to Howard Thurston who then became America's foremost magician. (Poster courtesy of Ray Goulet). Released on November 7, 1992 at Yankee Gathering IV.
