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Lot # 389: 1905 “Handcuff King” Postcards Sent by Harry Houdini To His Brother (2)

Category: Sports Autographs

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "May 2003",
which ran from 5/19/2003 12:00 AM to
6/18/2003 9:00 PM



Two postcards picturing London, handwritten in fountain pen by Harry Houdini, and mailed to Paris postmarked Brixton (a section of London) on March 20, 1905. The postcards are signed “The Handcuff King” and were addressed to his brother “Hardeem Esq. The Alhambra, Paris” who he set up as a magician to compete with himself. On the front, “Best Wishes From Mizpak”. According to the Houdini Museum in Wisconsin, Houdini had off March 19th 1905 (when it was sent) and returned to Paris, the next day. Also, included is a photocopy with examples of his handwriting.

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