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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Harry Houdini Typ...
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Harry Houdini Typ...
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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Harry Houdini Typed Letter, Signed. Dated Feb. 26, 1926 and typed on Houdini’s printed stationery, he writes to fellow magician Richard Van Dien, regarding an enclosed letter to Dr. Wilson, editor of The Sphinx. Handsomely framed and matted with an original vintage photograph of Houdini. 18 ½ x 14 ½”. BOLDLY SIGNED in ink by the magician. Old central fold visible, but not examined out of frame.
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