Bean Giant Handcuff Escape routine, written by Hardeen.

United States,20th Century Nickel plated steal Bean model Giant handcuffs with leather case. Handcuffs 2 3/4" x 6 1/4".Case 6 1/2" t x 3" w x 3/4" d From the collection of Matthew G. Forte, expert on

1697 AN ESSAY IN DEFENSE OF THE FEMALE SEX. In Which are Inferred the Characters of A Pendant, A Squire and a Bean "Written by a Lady". London: Printed for A. Roper at the Black Boy, and R. Clavel at

Wengenroth, Stow (American, 1906-1978). Untitled. ("Quiet Giants"). Watercolor. Signed in pen l.l. Quiet Giants written on back. Size: 6 7/8" x 9 15/16.Very good. Tipped onto matting.

Bean Cobb Handcuffs. Circa 1899. Popular handcuff which, when patented, offered a significant improvement over similar models in that the locks could be removed from the cuffs for repairs should anyth

Bean Prison Handcuffs. Boston: Iver Johnson, ca. 1890s. Hallmarked, with contemporary key. Very good vintage condition.

Kolar, Joseph. The Great Kolar’s Handcuffs and Escapes Files. 1920s—40s. Approximately 100 pieces, in two manila folders as drawn from Kolar’s files, and including Kolar’s diploma from the Way

Embossed on lower right corner The New York Times Photo CollectionHarry Houdini shows how to escape handcuffs, 1918.Comes with Photo Archives Certification and Purchase Info.First line of Letter head

United States,19-20th century Iver Johnson Bean Patrolman model handcuff with nickel plating, 1 long link, and original key. 9 3/8" x 3 1/2". From the collection of Matthew G. Forte, expert on police

[New York], ca. 1925. Letterpress poster advertising Hardeen, The Handcuff King, at the top of a vaudeville show. Other acts include soubrette-turned movie star Trixie Friganza and the famous Irish co

An album page measuring 3x5 inches, signed and dated by the magician Harry Houdini. In 1904, thousands watched as he tried to escape from special handcuffs commissioned by London's Daily Mirror, keepi

1943 New York Giants Signed Non Official League baseball. Notable signatures include, Mel Ott, Carl Hubbell, Ernie Lombardi, Sid Gordon and Harry Feldman. There is a water spot on one of the panels th

James Thurber (1894-1961) Cartoonist, humorist, author. Thurber’s well-known and highly acclaimed writings and drawings picture the urban man as one who escapes into fantasy because he is befudd

Willie Mays (1931-) Center fielder. Mays spent almost all of his 22-season career playing for the New York/San Francisco Giants, before finishing with the New York Mets. He was elected to the Baseball

Willie Mays (1931- ) Mays’ career statistics include 3,283 hits and 660 home runs. The Giants superstar earned two MVP Awards. He accumulated 12 Gold Gloves, played in a record-tying 24 All-Sta

DOUGLASS, Frederick (ca 1818-1895). The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, Written By Himself. His Early Life as a Slave, His Escape From Bondage, and His Complete History of the Present Time. Hart

Hardeen (Theodore Weisz). Hardeen Billboard Photographic Postcard. London, ca. 1907. Photograph of a giant billboard in front of the Holloway (London) Empire advertising Hardeen’s visible escape

Group of Eleven Photos of a Female Escape Artist. N.p., ca. 1960s – 70s. Set of vintage black-and white photos ( 4 x 6 ”) depicting women in bondage, with marginal notes written at bottom of one i

[Escape Artists] Collection of Photos, Postcards, and a Throw-Out Card. Circa 1910s 40s. Eight pieces, including portraits of Joseph Kolar and Earl Lockman in handcuffs and shackles; an early Kolar th

Peerless Industries Handcuffs Patented 1915, no keyThis item was part of Former Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo's personal items. Included with this lot will be a copy of letter written by Frank Riz

Philadelphia: Triangle Poster Printing, ca. 1930. Three-color silkscreen poster advertises Hardeen's presentation of many of his famous brother's escapes, including the Milk Can and other "magical cre

Nicola, Will (The Great Nicola). Lot of Five Photographs Related to Escapes. 1920s—30s. Including a portrait of the magician with handcuffs dangling from his hands (8 x 6”); three snapshots from a

In one binder, including an undated letter by T.W. Remsen (New York City), about his escape as a prisoner, many with typed or handwritten full or partial transcriptions, some with written content narr

[Prison Break] Manuscript letter on paper, dated July 23, 1833, 3 pages, written by Maurice Browning of Mount Holly, NJ, detailing the escape and recapture of Joel Clough, convicted of murdering a wom

Babe Ruth (1895-1948) Outfielder, pitcher. Ruth began his career as a star left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox,but achieved his greatest fame as a slugging outfielder for the New York Yankees.