This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/8/2023
[HOUDINI, Harry] (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Twice-Signed and Initialed Houdini TLS. Dated March 29, 1912 and addressed to Mr. B. Carlton of Brooklyn, New York, Houdini writes on his engraved letterhead, in full: Dear Sir-, I was born April 6th 1874. So you will note that I shall be THIRTY EIGHT years of age next week. Trusting this will satisfy you I beg to remain sincerely yours, [Signed] Harry Houdini.” Below the autograph, Houdini has again INSCRIBED AND SIGNED the letter in black ink, “Signed again / April 6 – 1924 / Aged 50 / Houdini / a great many changes / in my life Least / my darling sweet mother / [initialed] HH.” Browning, old folds. A rarity, being a double-signed and initialed document that not only alludes to the passing of Houdini’s beloved mother and confirms yet again Houdini’s adopted birthdate of April 6.