A SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH

Description

A SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH

HARRY HOUDINI, 1913

Details

A SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH

HARRY HOUDINI, 1913

HOUDINI, Harry (born Erik WEISZ, 1874-1926). Photograph signed ("Harry Houdini"), [Nottingham?] 13 May 1913.

Silver gelatin print, 91 x 75mm, inscribed in pencil adding "best wishes" and the date, mounted to a sheet formerly part of an autograph album (a few small abrasions). The verso bearing an inscription by Cecil LYLE (1889-1955): ("Best wishes the Great Lyle Cavalcade of Mystery") n.p., n.d.

Provenance

Max Rambod Rare Books, 30 June 2004, lot 479

Conditions of sale

Lot Essay

A bust portrait of Houdini signed during one of his many tours of the United Kingdom. Houdini had recently appeared in Nottingham at the Empire theatre on the week of 5 May billed as "THE WORLD-FAMOUS SELF LIBERATOR." (Evening Post, Nottingham, 10 May 1913, p.4).

Buyer's Premium

26% up to

$1,000,000.00

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$6,000,000.00

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$6,000,000.00

A SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH

Lot 0026

Estimate $3,000-$5,000Jul 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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SIGNED PORTRAIT, INSCRIBED TO A POLITICAL ALLY: SIGNED PORTRAIT, INSCRIBED TO A POLITICAL ALLY THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 11 MAY 1917 Details SIGNED PORTRAIT, INSCRIBED TO A POLITICAL ALLY THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 11 MAY 1917 ROOSEVELT, Theodore (1859-1919).

Jul 01, 2026SIGNED PORTRAIT, INSCRIBED TO A POLITICAL ALLY

I WANT YOU!: I WANT YOU! JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, 1917 Details "I WANT YOU!" JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, 1917 FLAGG, James Montgomery (1870-1960). I WANT YOU. New York: Leslie - Judge Co., 1917. 1023 x 760mm.

Jul 01, 2026I WANT YOU!

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Jul 01, 2026$10,000 FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE (EX-BINION)

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$10,000 FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE: $10,000 FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE CHICAGO, IL, 1934. Details $10,000 FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE CHICAGO, IL, 1934. $10,000 Federal Reserve Note, 1934, Chicago, IL. Light Green Seal. Fr. 2231-G. Bold portrait of

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