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Lot 502

Printed Postcard Bilibro the Ventriloquist Illustrated Novelty Card Imperial Publishing

Estimate: $50 - $1,000
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Printed postcard for performer Bilibro the Ventriloquist, featuring an illustrated rather than photographic design incorporating drawn figures and decorative typographic elements presenting the act name and billing. A circular logo or emblem is visible alongside the illustrated performer and dummy figures, giving the card a graphic novelty quality distinct from straightforward photographic promotional cards. Published by Imperial Publishing Co., Emporium, Hollis, the card represents the illustrated end of the ventriloquist promotional postcard spectrum, in which graphic design and drawn artwork took precedence over photographic portraiture. Such illustrated cards were often produced in larger print runs at lower cost than real photo postcards, making them suitable for mass distribution at performances and through postal booking solicitation. The front bears the printed text: Printed illustrated design reading Bilibro the Ventriloquist with decorative artwork and circular emblem. The reverse reads: Post Card reverse published by Imperial Publishing Co., Emporium, Hollis. Handwritten inscriptions read: Pencil catalog notation visible.

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