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Harry Houdini

“Stone walls do not a prison make nor iron bars a cell” Houdini pens a 271-year-old quote from Lovelace

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“Stone walls do not a prison make nor iron bars a cell” Houdini pens a 271-year-old quote from Lovelace

AQS on an off-white 5.5 x 4 album page. Houdini writes a quote from the poem entitled ‘To Althea, from Prison,’ by Richard Lovelace: “’Stone walls do not a prison make nor iron bars a cell.’ Harry Houdini, 2/15/13.” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling, and some light show-through from signature on reverse. An especially appropriate quote from the master of escape. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #361 - Ended September 15, 2010





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