The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
Sat, Feb 24, 2024 12:00PM EST
Lot 249
HOUDINI (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Houdini TLS to De Vega. ...
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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| $1,000 | $100 |
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HOUDINI (Erik Weisz, 1874 ? 1926). Houdini TLS to De Vega. Dated March 11, 1921, Houdini writes on his printed stationery with his Harlem address at the top to fellow magician De Vega: ?Yes, I wish you would try and see what you can do regarding duplicating the ?Spirit Photography? and let me have a report on same.? A typed note at the top reads, ?Have you received my book Miracle Mongers?? Splitting at old folds. Penciled notations and drawings to verso. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED in ink, ?As always, Houdini? and with additional notations in Houdini?s hand stating, ?Can?t find one of your letters. How much do I owe you?? and ?Love to your mother.?
