A few examples of appraisal values for
MY VERNON

• GROUP OF PHOTOS AND SNAPSHOTS OF
  GROUP OF PHOTOS AND SNAPSHOTS OF VERNON.Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Group of Photos and Snapshots of Vernon. Bulk 1960s. Eleven pieces total, including four photos by Ross Bertram of Vernon alone or with Bertram; other images of Vernon alone or in performance, and a group image shown with Maurice Raymond, Al Flosso, Elmer Eckam, Roy Benson; plus an "It's Magic" handbill (1965) featuring Vernon alongside Alan Wakeling, Frakson, and others.
• VERNON IN HIS LIBRARY.Vernon, Dai
  VERNON IN HIS LIBRARY.Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Vernon in His Library. New York: Ross Bertram, ca. 1965. Vernon studies a copy of Tribute to Nate Leipzig, a pen in his right hand. Bertram credit stamp and inventory notations on verso. Matted. 4 x 3". Fine.
• OVERSIZED PHOTO OF DAI VERNON.Vernon,
  OVERSIZED PHOTO OF DAI VERNON.Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Oversized Photo of Dai Vernon. Circa 1960. Classic half-length portrait of Vernon, pack of cards in hand. 20 x 16". Mounted to board, as issued.
• COLLECTION OF VERNON EPHEMERA.Vernon,
  COLLECTION OF VERNON EPHEMERA.Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Collection of Vernon Ephemera. Ten pieces, including a check to Dai Vernon endorsed "Dai Vernon" on the verso; four photos or photo-postcards of Vernon later in life; and tickets, programs, and stage money from Vernon's lectures and birthday parties. Together with a binder with miscellaneous vintage packet effects issued by Vernon, and contemporary magazine extracts, and Vernon-related advertising.
• SIGNED VERNON PROFILE ISSUE OF
  SIGNED VERNON PROFILE ISSUE OF "BOLD" MAGAZINE.Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Signed Vernon Profile Issue of "Bold" Magazine. New York, 1954 / inscribed and signed 1975. Digest-sized men's magazine containing a profile (pp. 24-28) of Vernon's search to find out and learn from the Mexican card hustler who had mastered the sleight of the middle deal. Inscribed and signed on the inside spread: "To my friend Jack Hurlout Ôa hale fellow well met' with warmest wishes/ Dai Vernon/ 1975".
• VERNON, DAI. PORTRAIT OF DAI VERNON
  VERNON, DAI. PORTRAIT OF DAI VERNON PERFORMING FOR CHES...Vernon, Dai. Portrait of Dai Vernon performing for Chester Morris. Circa 1948. Oversize image of Vernon, back to the camera, performing a card trick for film star and magician Chester Morris, who scratches his head in amazement. 11 x 14Ó. Examiner newspaper stamp and illegible photographer's signature on verso. Very good.
• FOUR SNAPSHOTS OF VERNON.Vernon,
  FOUR SNAPSHOTS OF VERNON.Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Four Snapshots of Vernon. 1970s-80s. Including two photos at the Magic Castle, shown with Akimi Yamamoto; a photo with Cardini at "Close-Up Weekend" in St. Joseph, Missouri; and a photo of Vernon taken in Sweden, the details recorded on the verso. 3 x 5" or smaller.
• VERNON, DAI. DAI VERNON ROWING
  VERNON, DAI. DAI VERNON ROWING AND CANOEING PLAQUES. CA...Vernon, Dai. Dai Vernon Rowing and Canoeing Plaques. Canada, 1912. Three engraved silver plated plaques won by Vernon while a student at Ashbury College for his participation in rowing and canoeing events. Plated silver medallions mounted to black lacquered hardwood, each 4 _ x 6Ó. With a letter of provenance stating that the plaques were obtained along with Vernon's personal property from his New York home.
• VERNON, DAI. SILHOUETTE OF MAGICIAN
  VERNON, DAI. SILHOUETTE OF MAGICIAN JIM SHERMAN. NEW YO...Vernon, Dai. Silhouette of Magician Jim Sherman. New York, 1941. Scissor-cut profile portrait of the club magician and owner of National Magic Co. (Chicago) cut by Dai Vernon. Mount stamped on verso: ÒA Silhouette by Vernon/ The New York Artist.Ó Inscribed and signed by Sherman, ÒTo Al [Baker] with best wishes on his birthday and hoping he will have many many moreÉÓ 3 _ x 5 _Ó.
• VERNON, DAI. PORTRAIT OF DAI VERNON
  VERNON, DAI. PORTRAIT OF DAI VERNON PERFORMING THE BACK...Vernon, Dai. Portrait of Dai Vernon performing the Back Palm. Circa 1948. Oversize half-length portrait of ÒThe ProfessorÓ in a tweed coat with a fan of cards in one hand and a back palmed card in the other. 11 x 14Ó. Examiner newspaper stamp and illegible photographer's signature on verso. Very good.
• SILHOUETTE OF A GENTLEMAN BY VERNON.Vernon,
  SILHOUETTE OF A GENTLEMAN BY VERNON.Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Silhouette of a Gentleman by Vernon. 1942. Scissor-cut silhouette on original card mount, the subject unidentified but possibly being Sam Leo Horowitz, signed and dated by Vernon. 5 x 3 ". Fine.
• VERNON, DAI. PHOTOGRAPH INSCRIBED
  VERNON, DAI. PHOTOGRAPH INSCRIBED AND SIGNED TO FAUCETT...Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Photograph Inscribed and Signed to Faucett Ross. G.F. Bartlett, ca. 1960s. Linen-finish silver print portrait of Vernon, inscribed and signed in the lower margin in black fountain pen: "With warmest wishes to my friend Faucett -Dai". 8 x 6 ".
• VERNON, DAI. TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF
  VERNON, DAI. TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF DAI VERNON'S HANDS. CIR...Vernon, Dai. Two Photographs of Dai Vernon's Hands. Circa 1933. Both show Vernon from the neck down, cards spread on the table before him, the mechanics of a shift being executed in his hands. Each 3 3/8 x 2 3/8Ó. Edges a bit ragged.
• VERNON, DAI (DAVID FREDERICK WINGFIELD
  VERNON, DAI (DAVID FREDERICK WINGFIELD VERNER). REVELAT...Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Revelations. Pasadena: Magical Publications, 1984. Number 250 from the limited, deluxe edition bearing a tipped-in portrait of Vernon on the limitation page. Black cloth with jacket, illustrated. Oblong 8vo. Jacket worn. Signed by Dai Vernon.
• VERNON, DAI. A PLAQUE AND PHOTO
  VERNON, DAI. A PLAQUE AND PHOTO SIGNED TO JEFF BUSBY.Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). A Plaque and Photo Signed to Jeff Busby. Including a wooden plaque (approx. 10 x 9") with an applied image of Vernon, inscribed on the panel: "To my friend Jeff Busby/ Sincerely/ Dai Vernon/ 1976"; and a photograph (10 x 8") inscribed: "Best to Jeff/ Dai Vernon/ 1974".
• VERNON, DAI. MALINI AND HIS MAGIC.
  VERNON, DAI. MALINI AND HIS MAGIC. LONDON: HARRY STANLE...Vernon, Dai. Malini and his Magic. London: Harry Stanley, (1959). Red cloth with jacket. Illustrated, including photos. Square 8vo. Near fine. Inscribed and signed on the flyleaf, ÒTo my old friend Monk Watson/ with fond memories of old times/ Sincerely, Dai Vernon.Ó Inscribed and signed to the next owners, Sally and Bill Tadlock, by Watson.
• PENCIL PORTRAIT OF DAI VERNON.Pencil
  PENCIL PORTRAIT OF DAI VERNON.Pencil Portrait of Dai Vernon. Circa 1978. Original sketch of Vernon, signed "Jeffrey O.", commissioned for the cover of The First California Lecture (Oakland, 1978). Oval-cut mat. Sketched area approx. 8 x 8". Light yellow-spotting.
• LOT OF THREE DAI VERNON COMMEMORATIVE
  LOT OF THREE DAI VERNON COMMEMORATIVE MEMORABILIA ITEMS...Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Lot of Three Dai Vernon Commemorative Memorabilia Items. Including a cased set of four sealed decks of playing cards from The Professor’s 88th Birthday (1982); a Dai Vernon Foundation medallion (1992); and a Victronix pocket knife (1994) issued on his 100th birthday. Fine.
• VERNON, DAI. PORTRAIT OF DAI VERNON
  VERNON, DAI. PORTRAIT OF DAI VERNON FANNING CARDS. CIRC...Vernon, Dai. Portrait of Dai Vernon Fanning Cards. Circa 1948. Oversize half-length portrait of ÒThe ProfessorÓ in a tweed coat performing a pressure fan with a pack of cards, a grin on his face. 11 x 14Ó. Examiner newspaper stamp and illegible photographer's signature on verso. Very good.
• PHOTOGRAPH OF VERNON GIVING MAGIC
  PHOTOGRAPH OF VERNON GIVING MAGIC LESSONS AT TANNEN’S M...Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Photograph of Vernon Giving Magic Lessons at Tannen’s Magic. New York, January, 1963. Silver print, an image captured by Charlie Reynolds, showing the Professor handling a deck of cards as framed between two men. 5 ¾ x 9 ½”. Minor losses and tears around edges. Stamped “Charles Reynolds” on verso and annotated: “Dai Vernon teaching class Jan, 1963”.
• VERNON, DAI AND LEWIS GANSON. TWO
  VERNON, DAI AND LEWIS GANSON. TWO VOLUMES SIGNED BY VER...Vernon, Dai and Lewis Ganson. Two Volumes Signed by Vernon. Including Dai Vernon’s Tribute to Nate Leipzig ([1963]; inscribed on the ffep: “To my friend Walt Rollins an extremely talented and clever performer with many original ideas/ Most Sincerely/ Dai Vernon”); and Dai Vernon’s Ultimate Secrets of Card Magic ([1978]; inscribed on the ffep: “Lots of luck to Mike/ Dai Vernon/ 1978”). Cloth, latter with jacket. Illustrated. 8vo.
• FOUR VOLUMES FROM VERNON'S LIBRARY.[Vernon,
  FOUR VOLUMES FROM VERNON'S LIBRARY.[Vernon, Dai] Four Volumes from Vernon's Library. Each bearing Vernon's ownership signature, including Setzt Euch zu Meinen Fuben (1978) by Punx (inscribed by the author to Vernon); The Book of Numbers (1971) by Fulves; Premier livre de Close up (1969) by Merlin; and School Days (1968). 4to and 8vo. Small tear to cover of Fulves booklet.
• VERNON, DAI. TWO SIGNED CHRISTMAS
  VERNON, DAI. TWO SIGNED CHRISTMAS CARDS.Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Two Signed Christmas Cards. Personal greeting cards signed by Vernon, one dated 1968, the other with screen-printed artwork of a magician pulling Santa Claus from a top hat.
• VERNON, DAI. THE VERNON TOUCH:
  VERNON, DAI. THE VERNON TOUCH: WRITINGS OF DAI VERNON I...Vernon, Dai. The Vernon Touch: Writings of Dai Vernon in Genii, 1968Ñ1991. Genii, 2006. First edition. Black cloth stamped in silver, with jacket. Illustrated. Tall 8vo. Very good.
• VERNON, DAI. DALE VERNON ADVERTISING
  VERNON, DAI. DALE VERNON ADVERTISING BROCHURE. BI-FOLD ...Vernon, Dai. Dale Vernon advertising brochure. Bi-fold brochure bearing the famous Phyfe photo of Vernon, used in his days as a New York society entertainer and billing him as the Òman who fooled Houdini.Ó 4to. Vertical fold and scuffs.
• VERNON, DAI. SILHOUETTE OF HEREWARD
  VERNON, DAI. SILHOUETTE OF HEREWARD CARRINGTON. [NEW YO...Vernon, Dai. Silhouette of Hereward Carrington. [New York], 1928. Scissor-cut profile portrait of psychic author-investigator Hereward Carrington. Original mount, signed and dated by Vernon. Inscribed and signed by Carrington below. 3 _ x 7 _Ó. Pinhole lower left.
• FOUR DAI VERNON POSTCARDS.Vernon,
  FOUR DAI VERNON POSTCARDS.Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Four Dai Vernon Postcards. 1960. Written by Vernon to Frank Csuri, who chronicled much of Vernon's magic in his famous notebooks. Vernon writes on varied subjects: "ÉI shall send you #1 and #2 of Doctor Daley's notebooks." "thank you so much for allowing me to read your neatly compiled collection of things that have been attributed to me." All items boldly signed "Dai Vernon." Csuri's notebooks became the stuff of "underground legend" in the magic community. These postcards were written by Vernon at the outset of this project, which began with Csuri's transcription of Daley's notes.
• THE VERNON CHRONICLES AND OTHER
  THE VERNON CHRONICLES AND OTHER WORKS. DELUXE EDITIONS....Vernon, Dai and Lewis Ganson. The Vernon Chronicles and Other Works. Deluxe Editions. Five volumes, including The Vernon Chronicles (vols. 1 [1987; copy number 105], 3 [1989; copy number 4], 4 [1992; copy number 4]); The Dai Vernon Book of Magic (1994; copy number 57); and Dai Vernon’s Ultimate Secrets of Card Magic (1995; copy number 51). Matching black leather bindings, gilt-stamped, with slipcases. Each volume signed by Vernon on the limitation page. Illustrated. 4to. Fine.
• VERNON, DAI. SIGNED SILHOUETTE
  VERNON, DAI. SIGNED SILHOUETTE OF BERT KALMAR. NEW YORK...Vernon, Dai. Signed Silhouette of Bert Kalmar. New York, 1941. Scissor-cut profile portrait of the noted songwriter and magician, cut by Dai Vernon. Mount stamped on verso: ÒA Silhouette by Vernon/ The New York Artist.Ó Inscribed and signed by Kalmar, ÒTo Al Baker, with sincere wishes for a long succession of Happy, Healthful, and prosperous birthdays.Ó 3 _ x 5 _Ó.
• ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO VERNON DECORATED
  ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO VERNON DECORATED WITH SILHOUETTES...Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Envelope Addressed to Vernon Decorated with Silhouettes. Jersey City, N.J., 1931. Light blue envelope addressed to Vernon at a Denver location, and bearing scissor-cut silhouettes, with ink detailing, of three figures on one side (baby boy, adolescent boy, young woman) and two gentlemen on the opposite side. 4 x 5 ".
• VERNON, DAI. INNER SECRETS OF CARD
  VERNON, DAI. INNER SECRETS OF CARD MAGIC TRILOGY.Vernon, Dai (Lewis Ganson, compiler). Inner Secrets of Card Magic Trilogy. London: Harry Stanley, 1960-61. Three volumes, color wrappers, each inscribed and signed by Vernon to Mel Brown. Illustrated. 8vo. Fine.
• VERNON, Paul, (French, 1796-1875):
  VERNON, Paul, (French, 1796-1875): Lovers Walk, A Cavalier Walking with Maiden Through a Forest with King Charles Spaniel, OIL/Cradled Panel, 17 1/2'' x 21 1/2'', signed, framed, 25'' x 29 1/2''.
• VERNON BROE (ME/IL, 1930-2011)
  VERNON BROE (ME/IL, 1930-2011) Children at the Seashore, oil on canvasboard, unsigned, in gilt molded panel frame, OS: 15 1/2" x 18 1/2", SS: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2", fine condition.
• VERNON BROE (AMERICAN, 1930-2011),
  VERNON BROE (AMERICAN, 1930-2011), PICNIC ON THE RISE ABOVE THE SHORE Oil on masonite, signed at lower right, presented in a molded giltwood frame with linen liner.
• THE DAI VERNON BOOK OF MAGIC.Vernon,
  THE DAI VERNON BOOK OF MAGIC.Vernon, Dai and Lewis Ganson. The Dai Vernon Book of Magic. London: Harry Stanley, [1957]. Black buckram, gilt-stamped, with pictorial dust-jacket. Illustrated photographically. 8vo. Ownership signature and pasted-in photos of original owner, Deane Hart, accompanied by a brief note on Hollywood Magic Castle stationery signed by Dai Vernon, addressed to Hart (Sept. 1967), who had requested Vernon’s autograph. Several tears and tape repairs to jacket, torn flyleaf repaired with tape, binding shaken.
• DAI VERNON BIRTHDAY PROGRAM, INSCRIBED
  DAI VERNON BIRTHDAY PROGRAM, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED TO DA...Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Dai Vernon Birthday Program, Inscribed and Signed to Danny Dew. Los Angeles, 1976. Bi-fold program bears Vernon’s silhouette on the cover, and aWith the original invitation. Inscribed and signed by Vernon: “To Danny Dew, One of my closest and dearest friends. Beloved by everyone connected with magic. A truly prince of a guy. Sincerely Dai Vernon.”