$400
Houdini, Harry. Photograph of decapitated sailors owned by Houdini. A note on the verso in the hand of Bernard Ernst, Houdini’s attorney, states, “Picture taken on Houdini’s South Sea trip – sailors decapitated for mutiny on high seas. Return to BML Ernst, 25 W. 43rd St. NYC.” 6 ¼ x 4 ¼”. Wear from scrapbook mounting on verso.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-08-23