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Handwritten Postcard from Houdini to His Sister Carry

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Handwritten Postcard from Houdini to His Sister Carry

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Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weiss). Handwritten Postcard from Houdini to His Sister Carry Weiss. New York, 1903. Autograph postcard from Houdini in black ballpoint, addressed by the magician to his sister in New York, and reading, "Dear Sister Carry/ I am here… for a few hours. Just drop you a line hope all's well at home. Love regards your brother/ [signature torn]." Tears and chipping; poor.

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Handwritten Postcard from Houdini to His Sister Carry

Name: Handwritten Postcard from Houdini to His Sister Carry
SKU: 51603360
Price: 325 USD
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