11-15-201511-15-2015
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November 15, 2015 11:00 AMCalender
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Houdini, Harry (1874-1926) Signed Society of American Magicians Card, c. 1919.

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2865BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 15, 2015 11:00AM

Description:

Houdini, Harry (1874-1926) Signed Society of American Magicians Card, c. 1919.
Membership identification card issued to Elmer Gail Ekman, number 615, valid until June 1920, with Houdini's signature as President, 4 x 2 1/2 in.
[Together with] a receipt for payment of dues (also issued to Ekman) to the Society of American Magicians for 1922; and a pre-printed postcard sent to the same recipient regarding a membership drive, September 1921.
Estimate $1,500-2,000


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Elmer Gail Ekman