15th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing
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Harry Houdini Autograph
on one page in autograph book nothing on page back, "Safe Bind Safe Find does not apply to the undersigned Harry Handcuff Houdini, Huddersfield April 6th 1911 my 37th Birthday' with daguerreotype picture of Houdini; also in the book are other music hall stars including George Formby Sr (George Formby's father) 'April 28th 1911 Palace Huddersfield At your request my autograph/ I write don't think it silly / I know that you have got the best / of wishes from John Willie / George Formby Wigan Married 3 Children 2 Dogs 1 Bitch'; together with a book containing photographs of boxers with a few signed (2)
Collected by vendors great Grandfather Sam Crossley Stage Manager of the Hippodrome Huddersfield.
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £600 - £900
Auction: Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing, 15th Dec, 2021
Over 480 lots to include an extensive collection of Ship Builders Plates, good Marklin and other Gauge 1, Stuart Live Steam Engines & Boilers, trains, TV and other diecast, enamel advertising signs, tin toys, autographs and more. The Sporting & Fishing section of the sale offers a good selection of vintage collectable pieces alongside good useable kit, including Hardy Reels.
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