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[Japanese Poster]. Konorah. Japan, ca. 1900. Woodblock poster (21 ½ x 15 ¾") advertising the appearance of mind reader Mme. Konorah (likely with her husband, Max Berol Konorah) in Japan. Linen backed. A. This poster was reportedly obtained by Harry Houdini from the collection of Henry Evanion and was signed by Houdini. Unfortunately, Houdini’s signature was erased in the process of linen backing the poster two decades ago.


Potter & Potter

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2015-10-31

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Date:
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