^Lot 994 Harry Houdini

ANS signed “H.H.” and “Houdini,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.75 x 5, no date. Brief note to an unidentified recipient. In full: “Anytime you ‘desire’ my ‘locale’ ring up Cath. 5609 - & my Private Secty will give you address p HH Hope all is well. Houdini,” with Houdini adding “A.L.S. 430 P.M,” along the bottom edge. Double matted and framed, with a portrait of Houdini in shackles and a pair of handcuffs (not Houdini’s) with Chinese markings, to an overall size of 21.25 x 16.25. A central vertical fold, a bit of light soiling, and a uniform shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Houdini lived at 278 West 113th Street in Manhattan, a ten minute walk from Columbia University. He purchased the four story brownstone building in 1904 and lived there until his death in 1926. Houdini’s telephone number, mentioned in this note, was Cathedral 5609.