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Lot 104
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874–1926). Glasgow Punishment ...
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
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| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874?1926). Glasgow Punishment Suit Challenge. Glasgow: John Horn, Ltd., 1920. Letterpress handbill issued to Houdini by the Leckie, Graham & Co. firm, manufacturers of leather goods, saddlery and harness, challenging him to escape from an ?Obsolete Punishment Suit restraint which holds the murderous insane from the neck, down to and INCLUDING THE FEET." The challengers will also nail down a portion of the restraint to the stage to limit Houdini's movements. 7 ? x 8 ?". Scrapbook remnants to verso, chipping to perimeter. Provenance: Collection of Beatrice Houdini, passed to consignor by descent.
