ALS signed “H,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, March 6, 1925. Letter addressed to “Dear M.,” notated on the reverse in an unknown hand as Ernest F. Mansfield. In full: “Thanks for advice re G. But as I am always on the level never say or do anything contrary. I believe I have a new shedding luminous ‘ink.’ 1 ounce of Phosperous [sic], 1 [ounce of] Cinnamon oil. Place in bottle, now insert in warm or hot water until all ‘dissolves.’ I read this and it may be wrong but shall try it myself. It is supposed to be used on poison bottles to ‘lighten’ the cork to prevent accidents in the dark.” Under his signature Houdini adds, “I await the Scr. Ans. official report out March 20—get it!,” as well as “What was G. to say,” along the left edge. In very good condition, with several pinholes to body affecting nothing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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