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| Auction Name | Circus and magic memorabilia, posters, books etc- Timed online Auction | Total Sales (GBP) | 6,116.50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Date | July 07, 2026 - July 07, 2026 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 2,805.00 |
| Sale Number | #70726 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 5,315.00 |
| Total Lots | 321 | ||
| Sold Lots | 148.0 | Low Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 7,140.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 46.11% | High Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 12,980.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 173 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 47.12% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | Magic, illusions, conjuring and entertaining booklets |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 40.00 | GBP 546.00 | |
| 34 | Seago Edward | 4 Books, including: Circus Company |
1933; 1934; 1944; 1937 | GBP 30.00 - 50.00 | GBP 247.00 |
| 313 | Circus related ephemera |
N/A | Not Available | GBP 182.00 | |
| 123 | Hone Margaret E; Leo Alan; George Llewellyn; Lyndow Edward; Miall Agnes M | 5 Books, including: The Modern Text Book of Astrology |
ND; ND; 1946; 1937; 1967 | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 169.00 |
| 185 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 169.00 | |
| 189 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 169.00 | |
| 190 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 169.00 | |
| 283 | Tinkler H T G | The History of the Great Yarmouth Hippodrome |
N/A | GBP 50.00 - 100.00 | GBP 169.00 |
| 318 | Circus-related ephemera |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 40.00 | GBP 169.00 | |
| 314 | Circus related ephemera |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 143.00 | |
| 183 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | Not Available | GBP 123.50 | |
| 193 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 117.00 | |
| 186 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 110.50 | |
| 187 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 110.50 | |
| 188 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 110.50 | |
| 2a | Bostock E H | Menageries, Circuses and Theatres |
1927 | Not Available | GBP 104.00 |
| 91 | Prevert Jacques; Chagall Marc | Le Cirque d'Izis |
1965 | GBP 50.00 - 80.00 | GBP 97.50 |
| 191 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 97.50 | |
| 74 | Braithwaite Paul; Carter John | A Palace on Wheels |
1999 | GBP 80.00 - 100.00 | GBP 84.50 |
| 319 | Circus and Entertainment posters |
N/A | GBP 30.00 - 60.00 | GBP 84.50 | |
| 15 | Walton O F; Bosworth Willan G; Beatty Jane; Pinchot Ann; Fenner Phyllis R; Hammarstrom David Lewis; Harrison Harry P | 6 Books, including: A Peep Behind the Scenes |
ND; 1935; 1965; 1954; 1983; 1958 | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 71.50 |
| 184 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 71.50 | |
| 49 | Spring Howard | Sampson's Circus |
1936 | GBP 60.00 - 80.00 | GBP 58.50 |
| 192 | Circus and funfair advertising posters |
N/A | GBP 20.00 - 50.00 | GBP 58.50 | |
| 109 | Hoffman Professor; Okito; Cannell J C; Lemezma Mar | 4 Books, including: Later Magic |
1953; ND; 2008 | GBP 20.00 - 40.00 | GBP 49.40 |
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