Magic, Conjuring & Illusion
[SWANN AUCTION GALLERIES] The Christian Fechner Collection of American & English Magic, Parts I, II, and III (3 volume set, complete)
[SWANN AUCTION GALLERIES] The Christian Fechner Collection of American & English Magic, Parts I, II, and III (3 volume set, complete)
New York: Swann Galleries, 2005-2007. First Edition. Paperback. Large quartos. 3 volumes. 168, 176, 196pp. Each volume illustrated throughout in color and b&w. All volumes near fine. Surprisingly scarce as a complete set. Note: this is a heavy set of volumes.
The Fechner collection was auctioned in three parts at Swann Galleries in New York, each a year apart (2005-2007) and each with its own illustrated catalogue. Fechner, a major French film producer for over 30 years, had built a collection widely considered to be one of the most important in the world in terms of its range and quality. Rich in 19th and 20th century material, the auctions featured a large selection of Magic Posters—many of which are very rare—as well as autographs, books, magic catalogues, photographs and other related ephemera. Over 1100 lots with estimates. A superb set of reference works.