HOUDINI Harry (Ehrich WEISS 1874-1926). Autograph Letter Signed, to Alfred Chapuis, author of numerous books on automata and horology, thanking him

HOUDINI Harry (Ehrich WEISS 1874-1926). Autograph Letter Signed, to Alfred Chapuis, author of numerous books on automata and horology, thanking him for his letter, giving permission for Chapuis to use material from "The Unmasking", and concluding by noting that he bought an automaton from De Verli (professional Belgian magician 1846?-1912) which once belonged to Robert-Houdin. One page, 4to; two punch holes in left margin; on Houdini's portrait letterhead. New York, 14 September 1921.