Faust / L’Hypnotiseur.

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Faust / L’Hypnotiseur. Le Plus Grand Spirite et Magicien Du Mond. France, ca. 1950s. Lithograph hypnotist poster depicting a grinning skeleton figure in tuxedo. Scarce; this is only the second copy of this poster we have seen.

Paper. 24 ¾ x 17”.

Condition

Folded as issued. A.

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Faust / L’Hypnotiseur.

Lot 0353

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