This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2023
[ESCAPE ARTISTS] Collection of Vintage Escape Artists’ Postcards. Primarily European, 1900s – 40s. 30 cards for many Houdini imitators. Included are printed pictorial cards and RPPCs, many featuring escapes from straitjackets, ropes, trunks, handcuffs, and manacles, with others bearing portraits of the performers they advertise, among them Harry Kardoc, James Crossini, Goff Godfrey, Theo Mauritus, John Clempert (two different), John Hudson, Wishart, Joe Brody, Ja’s Day “England’s Postman Handcuff Marvel,” Toblerius, Harry Morton (several; two in color), Harry Haudyni, Charles Williams, Murray, Tom Jack the Ice King, and others. Minor duplication. Many cards SIGNED, some postally used. Condition generally good. An impressive collection of SCARCE cards.