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Abbott, David P. Archive of seven signed letters.

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Abbott, David P. Archive of seven signed letters.

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These seven letters were written to H.S. Paine of the Chicago Magic Company, and include discussions of current-day magic events, how to manufacture a Talking Teakettle, as well as mediumistic tricks, and are accompanied by four holographic drawings likely in Abbott's hand outlining the induction coil arrangement required to operate a Talking Teakettle. Omaha, 1910s. Condition varies, but generally good.