Vintage sepia 8 x 10 textured bust portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen 'To my friend Oscar S. Teale, Best wishes, Houdini Oct. 6/24.' Several small areas of professional restoration and repair, all to background, some light finish loss to bottom edge and a few light edge creases, otherwise fine condition. Oscar S. Teale (1848-1934) served as both secretary and president of the Society of American Magicians (SAM). He specialized in ‘phenomenal magic’ and worked for Houdini as a psychical researcher. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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