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Houdini, Harry. Devonport Employees Challenge to Houdini. Plymouth, Theophilus Creber Theatrical and Show Printer, 1909. Half-sheet (20 x 30”) letter press poster advertising Houdini’s acceptance of a challenge to escape from a packing case manufactured by “expert joiners and builders” of Keyham Yard. Old folds, one tiny loss at center, A-; linen backed.


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