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Davenports.
Davenports : The Demon Telegraph [Magic Catalogues 1934 - 1949].
Publisher: L. D. & Co., London;
Date of Publication: 1934
Stock Code: 8225
Collection of 57 catalogues from July 1934 to December 1948 comprising: Nos. 11; 12; 13; 16, 17 & 18 (single volume); 19 & 20; 21 & 22; 23 & 24; 26; 27 & 28; 29 & 30; 31; 32 & 33; 34 & 35; 36; 63; 64; 65; 66; 68; 69; 70; 71; 73; 74; 75; 76; 78; 79; 80; 81; 82; 84; 85; 86; 87; 88; 89; 91; 92; 94; 95; 96; 97; 98; 99; 100; 101; 103; 104; 105; 107; 108; 109; 110; 111; 112; 114. Octavo, typically pp. 24 with minor variations, paginated to include covers. Stapled pictorial printed paper card wraps. Issues 11 - 23/24 punched for ring-binders. Minor soiling, nicks & creasing to covers, with slight rust-staining from staples; minor loss to lower edge upper cover No. 13; adhesive tape repair to spine No. 66; Stamp of Society of Irish Magicians to No. 63-71, with some annotation. A little light foxing and minor marginal annotation otherwise contents clean. Overall a Very Good collection. L. Davenport & Co. in London, established in 1898 and the world’s oldest family-run magic shop (now trading online while new central London premises are sought), supplies equipment and books for magicians and illusionists around the world. This regular periodical gave tips and reviews, as well as showcasing new products with instructions on their use and effects, giving a fascinating insight into the tricks and popular novelties of the time. It is unusual to find such a comprehensive run of catalogues.. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs willbe requested for overseas delivery. £320.00