May Magic Auction
Sat, May 2, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 222
Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Houdini Cologne Trial Oversi...
Estimate: $500 - $750
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
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Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Houdini Cologne Trial Oversize Postcard. Postmarked August 8, 1902. Jumbo printed card addressed to fellow magician Neil Weaver, and bearing a lengthy description of Houdini?s triumph over Werner Graff in a German courtroom, and his challenge escape from a pair of police handcuffs. Bearing the headline text, ?Official Police News from Germany! Harry Houdini the American Handcuff King Sues the Cologne police for libel and wins.? 4 ? x 7 ??. Wear at extremities. Rare.
