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Houdini, Harry. Houdini Packing Case. Extra Strong Box Escape Challenge. Bradford, England: January, 1913. Letterpress challenge handbill (4 x 7 ”) by the employees of John Moulson & Son, Builders & Quarry Owners, for Houdini “to escape from an Extra Strong Box or Chest we will specially make,” and who also “demand the right to not only thoroughly search you before you enter same, but you must wear an Athletic Costume which we will furnish.” Neatly laid down on linen. Very good.


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