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Harry Houdini Signed Autograph Book - “‘Love Laughs at Locksmiths,’ so does Harry Handcuff Houdini"

“‘Love Laughs at Locksmiths,’ so does Harry Handcuff Houdini"

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“‘Love Laughs at Locksmiths,’ so does Harry Handcuff Houdini"

Vintage leather-bound autograph album, 7.75 x 5, signed inside in bold black ink, “‘Love Laugh at Locksmiths,’ so does Harry Handcuff Houdini, Cardiff, March 14/1911, Empire.” The album also contains signatures of other period notables like ballerina Anna Pavlova (2), magician Horace Goldin (who adds a self-portrait sketch of himself performing a magic trick), comedian Little Tich, composer Ivor Foster, and others. The album also contains several original drawings and sketches by cartoonists of the day. In very good to fine condition, with damage to spine and most pages, while detached, are very clean.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring John F. Kennedy
  • Dates: #703 - Ended November 13, 2024