$3,000
[Houdini, Harry] Parcel of Houdiniana Sent from Oscar Teale to Frederick Eugene Powell. Bloomfield, N.J., 1927. Presented in a brown paper envelope addressed by Teale and labeled “Houdini Stuff” (probably by Powell), including a tiny mirror reflector with dried wax applied to the underside and accompanied by short length of copper wire, all as found within the parcel in a separate paper envelope; a pictorial newspaper printing mat (1925) for Houdini’s show; a collection of clippings, newspapers, two prospectuses, and an auditorium handbill (1925—27) related to Houdini’s death, his publications, fake mediums, performances, and other subjects; a printed “warning” strongly denouncing the spiritualistic beliefs of Conan Doyle; and a pictorial four-page spiritualism lecture program (1927) presented by Teale.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2017-06-10
