
Harry Houdini, Amsterdam Jail Cell
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Houdini, Amsterdam Jail Cell, 1903 1 sheet, Atelier J. Zier, mounted on paper, noticeable stain with small hole on creases. Handsomely framed. 38.5" x 27.5"
Houdini went to Europe at the turn of the Century to become a headliner, and after six years abroad, he returned to the U.S. in triumph. One of his pioneering public relations & flair for engendering publicity stunts was to challenge major city police jails and then herald his escape from these impregnable confinement institutions. This is an extremely rare poster, and only a few others are known to exist at this time. NO RESERVE
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Harry Houdini, Amsterdam Jail Cell
Estimate $60,000 - $80,000
Dec 09, 2012
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0018: Harry Houdini, Amsterdam Jail Cell
Sold for $18,000
•4 BidsEst. $60,000 - $80,000•Starting Price $30,000
The Kanter Magic Poster CollectionDec 09, 2012 1:00 PM ESTBuyer's Premium 22%
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Houdini, Amsterdam Jail Cell, 1903 1 sheet, Atelier J. Zier, mounted on paper, noticeable stain with small hole on creases. Handsomely framed. 38.5" x 27.5"
Houdini went to Europe at the turn of the Century to become a headliner, and after six years abroad, he returned to the U.S. in triumph. One of his pioneering public relations & flair for engendering publicity stunts was to challenge major city police jails and then herald his escape from these impregnable confinement institutions. This is an extremely rare poster, and only a few others are known to exist at this time. NO RESERVE
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