MAGIC 1855 Advertising Broadside / Poster - Nose Amputation & Mechanical Figures

Description

This is a spectacular, magic advertising broadside from 1855. It was printed by Calhoun Steam Printing Company, 26 & 28 State Street, Hartford, and measures about 7.75" x 18". It is in extremely clean condition, especially for the age. Objects are holding the broadside down at the corners in the image. It reads:
Splended Amusement!
Startling Feats of Legerdemain!
Mr. A. Walker, Respectfully announces to the Ladies and Gentlemen of this place that he will entertain them at______________ On _____ Evening, 1855
With a variety of novel, original and startling Feats of Natural
MAGIC!
All of the most unexpectional character, together with the extremely Laughable Performance of
Punch & Judy
consisting of
Ten Beautiful Mechanical Figures
Introducing Laughable Incidents & Comical Adventures &c., of Mr. Punch!
To conclude with the celebrated
NOSE AMPUTATION!
Large Noses Preferred!
Admittance 15 Cents.
GUARANTEED ORIGINAL - NO REPRODUCTIONS!
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