The SPHINX -- 12 Issues, 1947-1948 -- MAGIC Magazine for MAGICIANS

Description

Measuring about 8-1/2" x 11", this lot contains 12 issues of  "The Sphinx, An Independent Magazine for Magicians", dating back to 1947 and 1948. They are all shown in the first picture, then the two from 1947 are grouped together in the second picture, then one picture each for the 1948 issues. In chronological order (with the cover picture subject in parentheses), they are:
April 1947 (Paul Le Paul)
December 1947 (Santa Claus)
January 1948 (G. Ray Terrell)
February 1948, Section One (reproduction of an old "Hocus Pocus" magazine cover)
March 1948 (Al Baker)
April 1948 (an old French cartoon from the 1860's)
May 1948 (Joseph Dunninger)
June 1948 (a 17th century wood engraving titled "The Conjuring Bird")
July 1948 (Paul Rosini)
September 1948 (Milbourne Christopher)
October 1948 (Houdini)
November 1948 (The Great Virgil and Julie)
As you can see in the pictures, they are all in generally very good condition, but the cover of the February, 1948, issue has separated from the binding staples, and the April, 1948, issue has some water damage, staining and paper loss at the lower right corner. The others might show signs of surface soiling and edge wear, including some chips and tears and creases, especially at the corners.
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