The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
Sat, Feb 24, 2024 12:00PM EST
Lot 247
HOUDINI (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Engraved Houdini Letterh...
Estimate: $400 - $800
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HOUDINI (Erik Weisz, 1874 ? 1926). Engraved Houdini Letterhead. Circa 1915. Blank letterhead bearing an engraved bust portrait of Houdini in the upper left, his name and New York address at 278 W. 113th Street below. Wear and folds at corners and edges.A note in Dr. Dawes? hand states, ?This was the letterhead that John Mulholland decided to use for the bookplate for Houdini?s books, after Houdini?s death. H.H. had several designs done but didn?t like them & Beatrice asked J.M. to have a suitable bookplate made.?
