![Group of Color Photographs of Contortionists. [U.S], Late 20th Century](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/407717/226558877_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
Potter & Potter Auctions
Potter & Potter Auctions, Inc. specializes in the sale of rare and collectible books, paper Americana, circus- and gambling-themed collectibles, playing cards, as well as magicana - antiques and collectibles related to magic tricks and magicians. In the latter category, Potter & Potter has established itself as a market leader, consistently setting record prices for rare and unusual apparatus, posters, autographs, ephemera, Houdiniana, and photographs.
The company conducts regular auctions in its Chicago gallery on the city's north side, and publishes meticulously researched, lavishly illustrated catalogs to accompany its sales, many of which have become essential reference tools in serious collectors' libraries.
In addition to live bidding on auction day, Potter & Potter accepts phone and absentee bids, agent bids and online bidding through LiveAuctioneers.
Learn more about Potter & Potter and its upcoming sales by visiting the company website.
Upcoming Auctions from Potter & Potter Auctions
Hollywood, Pop Culture & Collectibles
This sale encompasses Hollywood, sports, and music memorabilia; as well as toys, games, comics, and pop culture collectibles. Highlights include a Walt Disney letter from a newly discovered trove of material belonging to actor Chester Morris; a pair of cast and crew mugs gifted by John Wayne; an original Charles Addams cartoon published in The New Yorker; and a complete Harlem Globetrotters player-issued uniform.
![[INCUNABLES]. GREGORY I, POPE (540-604). Moralia sive exposito in Job. [Basel: Nicolaus Kesler, 1496](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/421136/234320350_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1781294369)
Fine Books & Manuscripts
Our summer sale features a letter from Ernest Hemingway to his typist with instructions related to For Whom the Bell Tolls, a newspaper from 1776 detailing the actions and movements of George Washington and the Continental Army, numerous first editions of important African-Americana from the famous collection of Joe and Aaronetta Pierce (including several signed books), a few early science fiction books from the seventeenth- and eighteenth centuries, early printed works of philosophy, mathematics, science, literature, and several lots of fine bindings and sets.?Bidder Reviews for Potter & Potter Auctions (621)
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AlexPompano Beach, FL
Jun 15, 2026
Great experience!
Bought a few items on instinct. Pieces were even nicer than I expected.. Was easy to work with staff on shipping and delivery. Made the entire process easy. Very professional.
CharlesFrancestown, NH
May 28, 2026
Excellent Service
The whole auction process from description to auction to shipping could not have been.
AndrewSouth Milwaukee, WI
Feb 26, 2026
Very understanding of having a friend pick up my lot for me.
Professional in every way and very accomodating.
![[CIVIL WAR]. Group of approximately 75 Civil War history ti...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/402678/223869781_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
JuliaNorth Bay Village, FL
Jan 08, 2026
StephenHuntington Beach, CA
Dec 04, 2025
I deal with 200 auction houses and Potter is the best. They grade well and respond quickly
I deal with 200 auction houses and Potter might be the best of any of them. They grade well, respond quickly and do shipping in-house. Their auction items are original and they have great variety with many unique items.
Past Auctions from Potter & Potter Auctions
![[BASEBALL CARTE DE VISITE]. Carte de Visite Photograph of a...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/318880/171361405_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1707501302)
![[ARTIST’S BOOKS]. STEADMAN, Ralph (b. 1936) and Kurt VONNEG...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/312808/167423251_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1702503866)
![[INCUNABLE]. SENECA, Lucius Annaeus (5 B.C.-65 A.D.) Opus S...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/312808/167423393_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1702503866)
![[GREAVES & THOMAS]. Alice’s Celestial Globe Depicting the R...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/305998/163742057_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1698073943)
![Puch. [Austria], ca. 1900s. Color stone lithograph advertis...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/305275/163151976_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1697054833)
![[CONTORTIONIST] PASTOR, Andreas. Etching of Posture Master ...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/303723/162048798_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1695913542)
![[BYRD, Richard Evelyn (1888-1957)]. VEER, Willard Van der (...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/301544/160920733_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1694462960)
![[SHIRASE, Nobu (1861-1946), his copy]. RYUKEI, Yano (1850-1...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/301544/160920705_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1694462960)
![[USS BEAR]. The original auxiliary deck wheel from the fame...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/301544/160920732_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1694462960)
![[POSTER MAQUETTE]. Hagenbeck-Wallace Wild Animal Circus / S...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/294520/156630494_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1688652386)
![[HOUDINI, Harry (Erich Weisz, 1874-1926)]. Harry Houdini. Cincinnati & New York: The Strobridge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414182_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![[CHUNG LING SOO (William Ellsworth Robinson, 1861-1918)]. Suee Seen and Chung Ling Soo Marvellous](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414177_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![[BRETT, Jeremy (1933-1995)]. Screen-worn tweed jacket as Sh...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/282265/148888273_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1679409960)
![JAY, Ricky. Ricky Jay. On the Stem. [New York], 2003. One-s...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/274472/144311274_1_x.jpg?height=260&quality=70&version=1673893579)
![Is Conan Doyle Right? Cleveland: J. Morgan Litho., [1923]. ...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/274472/144311151_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1673893579)
Record Auction Results for Potter & Potter Auctions
![[CIVIL RIGHTS]. KING, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.: [CIVIL RIGHTS]. KING, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr. (1929–1968). Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? New York: Harper & Row, 1967. 8vo. Original publisher’s black and yellow cloth, gilt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/233968/121082024_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1642540108)
![[STOCK TICKER]. Edison-type Electrical Industries New York ...: [STOCK TICKER]. Edison-type Electrical Industries New York Universal Ticker Machine. Serial number 3812. Model 3-A, 22 Ohms. Lacquered brass mechanism (some tarnishing by age), black painted cast iron](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/265343/138523592_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1666130009)
![Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table. [Chicago]:: Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table. [Chicago]: Author, 1902. First Edition. Green cloth gilt stamped. Illustrated with drawings by M.D. Smith. 8vo. Hamley’s Magical Saloons overslip on the i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/72973/37650475_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1433196045)
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