The Ricky Jay Collection Part II
Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 181
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Harry Houdini The...
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| 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).?HARRY HOUDINI THE WORLD?S GREATEST MYSTIFIER AND KING OF HANDCUFFS.?Chicago: Walter & Walter, Printers, [1900]. Folded four-page pictorial brochure issued by Houdini?s manager, Martin Beck, extolling his ability as ?the greatest drawing card,? ?now playing en-route as a special feature.? Bust portraits of Harry and Beatrice Houdini to front, images of a shackled Houdini at rear, above Beck?s name and address, with dozens of press notices reproduced internally. 12? ? 8?". Two tears repaired with archival tissue, chip to front, minor wear. The first example we have encountered.
