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Bricklayer’s Nightmare. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer.

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Bricklayer’s Nightmare. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer.

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Bricklayer’s Nightmare. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1928. A version of the Selbit block trick with patter devised by Australian Charles Waller. Wooden letter blocks rearrange themselves inside a square tube. 3” blocks. Lacking printed cards and stand for same; paint worn. Good. Scarce.

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Bricklayer’s Nightmare. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer.

Name: Bricklayer’s Nightmare. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer.
SKU: 33515486
Price: 325 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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