Lot 068 - "Secrets of Ventriloquism" Vintage Magic Instruction Booklet by Calostro, D. Robbins & Co., New York, circa 1930s

Lot 068 - "Secrets of Ventriloquism" Vintage Magic Instruction Booklet by Calostro, D. Robbins & Co., New York, circa 1930sVintage instructional booklet on ventriloquism techniques and performance. Blue paper covers with red printed graphics. Interior pages contain instructions and methods for ventriloquism performance. Published by D. Robbins & Co., Inc., 127 West 17th Street, New York, New York 10011, under their "House of 'E Z' Magic" imprint. Copyright by Calostro Publications. Light soiling and edge wear to covers with pencil notation to title page.

Published by Insel-Verlag zu Leipzig as Insel-Bucherei Nr

The images exhibit rich ruby tones and strong contrast

The back of the cross has burned in writing that reads "Mom 11-22-59

The mask is in good condition

Notice issued by his mother

" "When Glass is Tilted Contents Will Leak Near Rim

Pre-Auction Notes: Diameters of bottles 3" and 3-3/8"

The reverse-painted glass features American flag shields in the upper corners and a spread-winged eagle with banner and foliage below the dial area

The lot includes approximately 68 hand drawn and colored clothing pieces and 15 printed outfits made for the dolls

Here is a stunning hand made mid-century cigar and cigarette ashtray that is marked Italy on the bottom

Vintage hand-painted sign reading "OPTOMETRIST" on white plexiglass or similar plastic material

The group includes one larger bottle retaining a heavily worn and partially detached paper label