This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2023
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Houdini The Famous King of Chains. Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, ca. 1903. Oblong pictorial flyer on thin orange paper bearing an image of Houdini in shackles and restraints at the left with Cyrillic text at the right roughly translating to: “Concert Hall / Folies Bergere / Harry Houdini / The Famous King of the / Chains and / a Colossal Success / Without Question / Only Three Performances Remain!!! / Hurry to See!!!” 7 x 10 ¾”. WITH A HUMOROUS TYPED ANNOTATION BY HOUDINI in the upper margin reading, “Have I not improved greatly in handsome looks???” Small loss mended, splitting at old fold near top. RARE; the first example we have offered for sale.