"BELA LUGOSI HORROR & MAGIC STAGE SHOW" HERALD.
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Winning Bid:
$153.06 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, July 16, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 16, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #215 - Part II
Item numbers 988 through 2613 in auction 215
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Item Description
7.5x11.5" glossy herald for Feb. 23, 1951 Brooklyn, NY. stage show. Herald features photo image Lugosi in typical Dracula pose and also has images of devil and ghosts w/inset image of terrified woman menaced by ape. Text includes "On Stage! The One And Only! The Original Dracula! In Person 'Mr. Horror' Himself Bela Lugosi And His Evil Spirits From The World Of Darkness And Horror Magic Stage Show." Herald advertises "Plus On Our Screen – Bela Lugosi In They Creep In The Dark," a re-titled Monogram film, likely 1943's "The Ape Man." Other brief blurbs include "See! Bela Lugosi Come To Life From His Coffin! See! Lugosi In The Bloody Guillotine!" Tickets were available for $1 and special feature at bottom of herald shows eye w/"Breathe On The Vampire's Eye – If It Turns Red You Will Be Admitted Free To See This Show" text. Herald was folded multiple times and shows wear along fold lines. VG overall. Scarce. Ex-Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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