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The Mystery of the Vanishing Spirit. London, ca. 1920.

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The Mystery of the Vanishing Spirit. London, ca. 1920.

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The Mystery of the Vanishing Spirit. London, ca. 1920. Color offset poster depicts a ghostly female form between two plush red curtains. The image was used to advertise a spiritualism-themed series “On the Edge of the Unknown” in Pearson’s, a popular British magazine. 19 x 29 ”. Old folds and banner restored; linen backed, A-.

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The Mystery of the Vanishing Spirit. London, ca. 1920.

Name: The Mystery of the Vanishing Spirit. London, ca. 1920.
SKU: 44228355
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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