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Sat, Dec 3, 2016 11:00AM EST - Sun, Dec 4, 2016 11:00AM EST
Lot 430

Typed Letter Signed, “Houdini,” to B.L. Gilbert

Estimate: $1,500 - $1,800

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Houdini, Harry. Typed Letter Signed, “Houdini,” to B.L. Gilbert. New York, July 6, 1922. On one half-sheet of Houdini’s embossed personal letterhead, 4to, Houdini writes in thanks and praise of Gilbert, who had authored a second volume of Patter Chatter and sent it to Houdini. Framed and matted in presentation with two reprint photos of the magician. Approximately 24 x 21” overall. Light palm print on letter, small hole upper left, else very good.

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