
Houdini, Harry. Real photo postcard picturing Houdini
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Houdini, Harry. Real photo postcard picturing Houdini diving into a river. Brighton England, July 1909. The photograph captures a handcuffed Houdini diving into the water where he will make his escape. Mailed by Houdini to his brother, Theo Hardeen, and addressed in Houdini’s hand on the verso, with the message, “D.B.D. [Dear Brother Dash] My latest dive July 7-09. From a steamer. Brighton England. All’s well.” Creasing and wear in image; good.
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Houdini, Harry. Real photo postcard picturing Houdini
Estimate $800 - $1,000
Aug 23, 2014
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Houdini Auction: Posters, Handcuffs, EphemeraAug 23, 2014 11:00 AM EDTBuyer's Premium 23%
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Houdini, Harry. Real photo postcard picturing Houdini diving into a river. Brighton England, July 1909. The photograph captures a handcuffed Houdini diving into the water where he will make his escape. Mailed by Houdini to his brother, Theo Hardeen, and addressed in Houdini’s hand on the verso, with the message, “D.B.D. [Dear Brother Dash] My latest dive July 7-09. From a steamer. Brighton England. All’s well.” Creasing and wear in image; good.
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