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Thurston TLS to Harry Houdini. Dated 1926. w/handbill

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Thurston TLS to Harry Houdini. Dated 1926. w/handbill

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Thurston, Howard. Thurston TLS to Harry Houdini. Dated June 9, 1926, Thurston writes, “Please remember that we are expecting you and Mrs. Houdini at our home on Friday Evening for dinner at 5:30. There will be a dozen or more famous magicians present.” One 8vo sheet, folded from mailing. Signed, “Howard Thurston.” With: A 1924 Thurston handbill, and a reproduction photograph of Houdini and Thurston.

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Thurston TLS to Harry Houdini. Dated 1926. w/handbill

Name: Thurston TLS to Harry Houdini. Dated 1926. w/handbill
SKU: 28862412
Price: 1300 USD
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