Bookplate-Magigian John William Sargent
Signed to John Mulholland-Circa 1910s-Mint
Bookplate from John William Sargent, He wrote a poem in the bottom box of the bookplate.
My gathered store of magic lore
Was incomplete,'tis true,
But I am glad that what I had
Is cherished, John, by you.
John William Sargent
To John Mulholland."
BACK: Blank back, never usesd
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Magic Library (Home) |
| Condition |
Mint |
| Owner |
Bryan-Keith Taylor |
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From Magicpedia, courtesy of Genii Magazine:
Sargent
Born July 09, 1852
From Magicpedia Courtesy of Genii Magazine:
Bangor, Maine
Died
September 24, 1920 (age 68)
John William Sargent (July 9, 1852 - September 24, 1920), born in Bangor, Maine, performed as Sargent the Merry Wizard.
Sargent also wrote articles for Mahatma and was elected as the second president of the Society of American Magicians (1905-06).
A few years before his death, he was secretary to Harry Houdini.
