- M COVARRUBIAS PORTRAIT OF LANGSTON HUGHES
M COVARRUBIAS PORTRAIT OF LANGSTON HUGHES IN INK Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican 1904-1957), caricature portrait in ink and wash of Langston Hughes (American 1901-1967), the work has a dedication written on the front that says, 'A prediction to Carl from Covarrubias,' Carl refers to Carl Van Vechten (American 1880-1964), provenance written on the back shows this piece was given by Van Vechten to silent film star Aileen Pringle, it is signed by Pringle en verso, framed. Approximate dimensions: h. 9.5", w. 6.5"
- MACBETH D6667 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON
MACBETH D6667 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGMacbeth D6667 (brown, yellow and green coloration). Designed by Michael Abberley, issued 1981. Size: 7.25"H (Large) First performed in 1606, this Shakespearean tragedy was based on Scottish history. With the help of his wife, Macbeth plots to usurp the throne. Three witches prophesy that he will succeed, but that the heirs of his enemy Banquo will one day rule the kingdom. in a series of grisly events, their dark predictions are fulfilled. The faces of the three witches on the outer side of the handle face outward (noses out). Only after the jug was in the initial stages of production did Doulton realize that the possibility of the handle being damaged during shipping was great, and thus the moulds were quickly modified resulting in the production of Style Two.
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
- VENETIAN SIGNED MOSAICDESCRIPTION: Venetian
VENETIAN SIGNED MOSAICDESCRIPTION: Venetian mosaic of (Guffo con Uccelli) owl with birds. Owl is the symbol of wisdom, the creator of predictions and the symbol of the goddess Athene. With Venezia provenance sticker and signature on verso. Signed "R. Gregonne","Venezia". CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Italy. DIMENSIONS: H: 23 1/8" W: 20" D: 1". Total weight: approximately 22 pounds. CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- [STOCK POSTER] SECOND SIGHT/ MENTALISM.
[STOCK POSTER] SECOND SIGHT/ MENTALISM. CHICAGO AND ST....[Stock Poster] Second Sight/ Mentalism. Chicago and St. Louis: National., ca. 1910. Color lithograph (20 x 26 _") overprinted for Gordon the Magician, depicting a blindfolded woman in a parlor, a prediction being made on a blackboard behind her. Mounted on foam board. Minor losses upper right, marginal faults. B.
- LOT OF 40 BOOKS ON BLACKJACK.Lot of
LOT OF 40 BOOKS ON BLACKJACK.Lot of 40 Books on Blackjack. 1960s -2000s. Including Winning Blackjack Without Counting Cards by David S. Popnik, Secrets of Casino Blackjack (signed and inscribed by author) by Randy Roberts, Silver Fox Blackjack System by Ralph Stricker, Bringing Down the House and Busting Vegas by Ben Mezrich, You’ve Got Heat (signed and inscribed by author) by Barfarkel, Blackjack For Blood by Bryce Carlson, Millionaire Blackjack by Dean Johnston, Scientific Blackjack by Donald Collver, Blackjack Ace Prediction by David McDowell, and Inside Nevada Gambling by Glenn L. Fraikin, among others. Sizes and bindings vary. Condition: generally very good.
- NELSON, ROBERT. GROUP OF MAGIC AND MENTALISM
NELSON, ROBERT. GROUP OF MAGIC AND MENTALISM PUBLICATIO...Nelson, Robert. Group of Magic and Mentalism Publications. Including eleven merchandise catalogs of Nelson Enterprises, accompanied by several original mailers and enclosed pieces of printed matter; Encyclopedia of Mentalism (1944; inscribed and signed by Nelson on the frontispiece); Life and Mysteries of the Celebrated Dr. Q (Nelson, 1946) by C. Alexander; plus eight vinyl binders of material by Nelson (ca. 1940s-70s) on mentalism, prediction tricks, cold reading, attracting publicity, and more, most disbound and gathered in individual sleeves.
- ARCHIVE OF MARLO LETTERS AND MANUSCRIPTS.Marlo,
ARCHIVE OF MARLO LETTERS AND MANUSCRIPTS.Marlo, Ed (Ed Malkowski). Archive of Marlo Letters and Manuscripts. Spanning 1973 - 1978. Addressed to Jeff Busby and others, Marlo writes in great detail, often accompanying his text with crude diagrams, regarding the many card tricks and routines he has devised, among them the Red-Blue Warp, Poor Man's Prediction, and the Bill-Egg-Glass routine. Other letters cover business matters and gossip. Hand-corrected typed MS for one Marlo routine included, along with notes from various Marlo letters dating to 1954 by an unknown typist. In one missive, Marlo writes about a Busby publication sent to him for review, stating he would "Énot want to peruse the contents of an unpublished book and then later perhaps be accused of borrowing some part of it." Accompanied by several Christmas sentiments, copies of Marlo letters, and carbons of Busby's responses. Over 150 pages.
- BLACKSTONE DENTAL X-RAYS AND RECORDS.Blackstone,
BLACKSTONE DENTAL X-RAYS AND RECORDS.Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Blackstone Dental X-Rays and Records. Including a 1938 set of X-rays, plus accompanying dental report indicating extractions, and brief letter from the dentist, Gordon Peck (New York); and a 1943 letter enclosing instructions to a watch prediction effect, sent by an acquaintance of Blackstone’s, also a dentist, E.G. Ervin.
- PREDICTION CHEST.Prediction Chest. Columbus:
PREDICTION CHEST.Prediction Chest. Columbus: Nelson Enterprises, ca. 1940. Small humpbacked wooden chest with hammered copper hardware. The locked chest contains a prediction of a newspaper headline. Two keys. Very good condition.
- CALCULATOR AND PREDICTION BOOK.Calculator
CALCULATOR AND PREDICTION BOOK.Calculator and Prediction Book. Arizona: Richard Gerlitz, 2008. After several calculations are entered, the performer is able to display the first four serial numbers of a spectator’s dollar bill on the screen of an electronic calculator. Alternate routine uses prediction date book to produce a card associated with the calculator’s total. With original instructions. Calculator 2 ½ x 1 ¾”. Fine.
- MINI PREDICTION SLATE.Mini Prediction
MINI PREDICTION SLATE.Mini Prediction Slate. Holland: Eddy Taytelbaum, 1970s. A miniature slate inside a wooden frame accompanied by a playtime-sized card laminated with slate on one side. 3 ½ x 2 ¾ x ¼”. Fine.
- MENTAL DOMINOES.Mental Dominoes. Holland:
MENTAL DOMINOES.Mental Dominoes. Holland: Eddy Taytelbaum, 1970s. Set of dominoes show double 1-5 on faces and double four on backs with one showing double four on face and a blank back; for use in elaborate prediction routine. Plastic. 1 ? x 1 x ¼”. Fine.