$4,600
Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weiss). Houdini – Daring Dive Into the Edgbaston Reservoir. Birmingham: Parker & Groves, Printers, 33, Coleshill Street, ca. 1910s. English letterpress broadside for Houdini’s dive and underwater escape from heavy manacles, offering prize money for the two best snapshots taken of him in mid-air. 29 ½ x 20”. Several tears, punctures, and holes expertly recreated, mostly at center, including some text. B+.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03