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Sat, Apr 8, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Apr 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 302A

Handwritten Postcard from Houdini to His Sister Carry Weiss.

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weiss). Handwritten Postcard from Houdini to His Sister Carry Weiss. New York, 1903. Autograph postcard from Houdini in black ballpoint, addressed by the magician to his sister in New York, and reading, “Dear Sister Carry/ I am here… for a few hours. Just drop you a line hope all’s well at home. Love regards your brother/ [signature torn].” Tears and chipping; poor.

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