DE MANFRE, Blaise. Engraving of the Water-Spouter. Half-length portrait of the Maltese performer with smaller vignette showing the miraculous feat of regurgitation that made him famous. 9 x 7”. A fine and crisp impression.
A note accompanying the print in Dr. Dawes’ hand states, “Gift of H. Adrian Smith 7 Aug. 1982. One of ten only prints taken from the original plate owned by Smith.” The plate from which this image was struck was formerly owned by Harry Houdini.