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Houdini Typed Letter Signed and “Man from

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Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Houdini Typed Letter Signed and “Man from Beyond” Still. Two pieces, including a TLS on Houdini Picture Corp. letterhead (New York: June 9, 1921), addressed to J.C. Wobensmith, signed “Houdini” and underscored, regarding patents Wobensmith provided, in part: “…perhaps sometime I will be able to reciprocate. You know time works wonders. Old Magician, Time, has us all baffled,” and relates that his current film (The Man from Beyond) “will be finished this week.” 11 x 8 ½”. With an original gelatin print still from The Man from Beyond, in vintage wooden frame and mat, sight 7 x 8 ½”. Both pieces from the collection of Milbourne Christopher, the reverse of the frame with his collection label and annotation.

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Price: 1900 USD
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