7/11/2021 - CENTRAL STATES CIRCUS SOIREE
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BARABOO, WI 53913
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Terms on the Facebook page: "Circus Memorabilia and History - Buy, Sell, Trade and Talk.Terms posted on the page
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THIS AUCTION IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE CIRCUS AUCTION HELD BY FREEDOM AUCTION COMPANY ON JULY 31ST. DETAILS OF THAT AUCTION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.FREEDOMAUCTIONS.COM The Central States Circus Soiree will take place in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the weekend of July 9th to the 11th. The finale of the gathering will include an auction of Circus Memorabilia conducted by the Tegge Circus Archives. This catalog is posted online for informational purposes only. If you wish to participate in the live event, the auction will be streaming live from Baraboo on Facebook under the page "Circus Memorabilia and History - Buy, Sell, Trade and Talk." Auction begins at 2pm Central Time. Absentee and telephone bids will be accepted by contacting Mr. Timothy Tegge at 314-882-0788 or emailing those bids to include your name, address, telephone, email, lot numbers and ceiling bid. Terms of the sale can be viewed on the Facebook page referenced.

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SAMPLE
SAMPLE

1
AL G. BARNES TRAINED WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS POSTER
DOROTHY DENTON. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. A stunning pictorial of a beautiful aerialist hanging by her heels high above the ring. Small tears in upper right corner and minor paper loss on bottom left and righ...

2
AL G. KELLY & MILLER BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
SNARLING TIGER. ACME Show Print, 1966. Half sheet. Approx. 22"x 28". Offset.An iconic design for this popular truck show. Closed tear near top, repaired with archival mending tissue on verso. Brilliant color. B / B+.

3
CLYDE BEATTY CIRCUS POSTER
TIGER ON ROLLING GLOBE. Majestic Poster Press. 1956. Two sheet. Approx. 42" x 56"' Woodblock. Handsome image of a tiger performing atop a globe bearing show title. Clean and vibrant. A- / A.

4
CLYDE BEATTY - COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
BLOOD SWEATING HIPPOPOTAMUS. ACME Show Print, 1968. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Classic variation of an original mid-1930's era Cole Bros. poster. Clean and vibrant. A- / B+.

5
CLYDE BEATTY - COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
SHIP UNLOADING SCENE. ACME Show Print, 1965. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. Wonderfully exaggerated image depicting a steamliner transporting a menagerie of animals. Clean and brilliant. A / A+.

6
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
MARION KNOWLTON, WORLD'S GREATEST LADY ELEPHANT TRAINER. Erie Litho Co, 1938. Panel. Approx. 14" x 42". Stone litho. Gorgeous image picturing three necessary circus staples: a clown, elephant, and beautiful showgirl. Clean and vibrant. A- / A.

7
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
THE GREATEST ACTS FROM EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD Erie Litho Co, 1937. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho.A marvelous portrayal of a circus performance in dizzying action. Very uncommon. Folds, otherwise clean and brilliant. B+ / A-.

8
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
A CIRCUS OF ALL NATIONS. Erie Litho Co, 1935. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. A unique and colorful image picturing performers and animals surrounded by flags of numerous countries. The lower left corner pictures a bare-chested cowgirl...

9
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
LAUGHING CLOWN.Erie Litho Co, 1938. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A classic clown poster used by the Cole show throughout the late 1930's and into the early 1940's. Folds. Residue from previously affixed date tag on lower margin. B- / B...

10
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
BEAUTIFUL CREMOLIN STALLIONS. Erie Litho Co, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. An extremely rare poster depicting liberty horses under the direction of JORGENSON CHRISTIANSEN. Folds. Closed tears on top border. Residue from prev...

11
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
THE CHILDREN'S FAVORITE CIRCUS. Erie Litho Co, 1939. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A delightful image depicting two kids riding atop a hippopotamus. Overall excellent shape, with insignificant tape staining on upper right and lower left bo...

12
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
LARGEST MENAGERIE ON EARTH. Erie Litho Co, 1939. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Bird's eye view of the menagerie interior, showing animals and cages wagons. Tape staining on surrounding borders. Image loss near lower left corner ...

13
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
QUARTER MILLION POUND ACT OF PERFORMING ELEPHANTS. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. One of the most famous and desirable elephant posters ever produced. In excellent condition, with crisp, vibrant color and no noticeable flaws. A+ / A.

14
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
MENAGERIE AND CIRCUS ARENA PANORAMIC VIEWS. Erie Litho Co, 1940. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Very detailed montage showing multiple views of the big show and menagerie. Cole title is pasted over cut-off Robbins Bros. title from...

15
DAILEY BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
TRAVELING ON ITS OWN STEEL TRAIN. Central Show Print, 1947. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Woodblock. An obscure pictorial depicting the unloading of the circus train. Uncommon. Borders trimmed to image. Minor chipping. Light folds. Displays ...

16
DOWNIE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
MARY JANE BALL RIDING ABDALLAH. Erie Litho Co, 1931. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. Strikingly beautiful pictorial of a female equestrienne. Vibrant color, in VG condition. Folds. Residue from previously affixed date tag on lower ma...

17
HAGENBECK-WALLACE TRAINED WILD ANIMAL POSTER
THE CELEBRATED CRISTIANI TROUPE. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset .A classic pictorial depicting the famous Cristiani riding act. Brilliant color. Folds. Scattered tape staining on surrounding borders. Another good cand...

18
HAGENBECK-WALLACE 4-PAW SELLS BROS. POSTER
COMBINED CIRCUS / BERT NELSON. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A fine pictorial bearing a matinee-idol-like portrait of Nelson, encircled by lions and tigers. Brilliant color. Folds. Insignificant paper loss on upper a...

19
KING BROS. CIRCUS / MENAGERIE AND PERFORMANCE VIEW
Enquirer Printing Co, 1955. Panel. Approx. 14" x 42" plus tag. Woodblock. Two intricate pictorials by noted circus artist Roland Butler depict scenes of the menagerie and big show. Paper loss in upper left corner, otherwise VG. Vibrant color. B-...

20
KING BROS. - CRISTIANI COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER
GORGEOUS FREE STREET PARADE. Enquirer Printing Co, 1953. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Woodblock. Extremely detailed pictorial of a circus parade. One of the finest mid-century American posters. Folds. Clean and brilliant. B / B+.

21
PARKER AND WATTS CIRCUS POSTER
PERFORMANCE SCENE. Temple Litho, 1938. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. Busy pictorial of a circus performance in full swing. Scarce. Linen backed with slight overpainting. Borders replaced. Clean and brilliant. B+ / A-.

22
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
ANTALEK TROUPE. Erie Litho Co, 1937. Large panel. Approx. 22" x 56". Stone Litho. An exceptional poster depicting European perch pole artists performing various tricks. Lush and vibrant color. Folds. and minor upper right corner creasing, otherwi...

23
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
HERD OF THE SMALLEST PIGMY ELEPHANTS. Erie Litho Co, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone Litho. Clown Felix Adler stands aside an Asian elephant as children gaze at a group of miniature African specimens. Residue from previously affixed dat...

24
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
THE GIBSONS KNIFE THROWERS. Erie Litho Co, 1938. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28" plus tag. Offset. One of only a scarce few RBBB posters that advertises an after show; this particular bill was posted for the 1938 stand at Bridgeport, CT, which was n...

25
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
CIRCUS PERFORMANCE. McCandlish Litho, 1945. Half sheet. Approx. 19" x 28". Offset. A familiar and popular World War II-era pictorial by artist Bill Bailey. Minor tape stains in upper corner margins nowhere near the image itself. Lush and vibran...

26
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
LEOPARD WOMAN CAGE ACT. McCandlish Litho, 1945. Half sheet. Approx. 19" x 28". Offset. Another outstanding pictorial by artist Bill Bailey, this one depicting several beautiful girls in a cage full of spotted leopards and black panthers. Residue ...

27
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
MISS DOROTHY HERBERT. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A stunning portrait of a beautiful blonde and her equine costar. Rich and vibrant color. Residue from a previously affixed date tag on lower margin. Paper loss in l...

28
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
CLOWN FELIX ADLER WITH UMBRELLA. McCandlish Litho, 1943. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Chromolithograph. A delightful image of the famous clown in lush pastels. Rich and brilliant color. Overall VG+ condition. Folds. B+ / A-.

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RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
CLOWN FELIX ADLER TIPPING HAT. McCandlish Litho, 1945. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Lithograph. A familiar favorite of the famous clown wearing an alternate makeup. Clean and vibrant. Minor wrinkling to upper right-hand margin. Overall VG+ cond...

30
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
PRESENTING WILLIAM HEYER. Erie Litho Co, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A handsome depiction of Heyer atop his dressage horse. Lush and brilliant color. Residue from a previously affixed date tag on lower margin. Uncommon. B / B+.

31
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
DRUM MAJORETTE AND ELEPHANT. McCandlish Litho, 1945. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28" plus tag. Lithograph. Another popular World War II-era poster, tagged for the 1945 stand at Philadelphia. Folds. Thumbtack holes in top upper margin. Overall VG c...

32
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
MAGNIFICENT DRESSAGE DISPLAY Strobridge Litho Co, 1939. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Stone litho. An exquisite pictorial depicting "The biggest and most magnificent Dressage Display ever presented." In superb condition. Rich and vibrant color....

33
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
LOU JACOBS "SEE YOU AT". McCandlish Litho, 1960. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Tagged for the 1960 appearance in Milwaukee, WI, billposters were still using leftover paper from the mid-to-late 1950's. Has billposter's union stamp ...

34
RUSSELL BROS CIRCUS POSTER
PERFORMING PONIES Donaldson Litho Co, 1937. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. A whimsical stock poster depicting performing horses, pick-out ponies, and an un-rideable mule. Insignificant tape stains in upper corner borders. Folds. Residue...

35
SEILS-STERLING BIG 4 RING CIRCUS POSTER
OWNERS PORTRAIT. Central Show Print, 1936. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. A striking portrait of brothers Pete, Bill, and Al Lindemann, owners / proprietors of this popular Wisconsin-based motorized show. Outstanding condition, near pri...

36
SEILS-STERLING BIG 4 RING CIRCUS POSTER
ORVAL LINDEMANN AND HIS SOMERSAULT LEAPERS. Central Show Print, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Woodblock. A rather scarce poster from this celebrated show depicting a troupe of acrobats leaping over elephants. Closed tears around edges. Fo...

37
SELLS AND GRAY CIRCUS
CLOWNS. ACME Show Print, 1969. One sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. A colorful and amusing "stock" poster picturing a small army of clowns. The artwork was 0originally created in the 1930's by the Donaldson Litho Co. Overall VG+ condition.

38
ZIRKUS AEROS POSTER
ZIRKUS TRUMPFE Printer unknown. Circa 1966. One sheet. Approx. 23" x 32". The first of three unusual pictorials originating from East Germany's famous circus AEROS. This particular poster features a playful illustration of a male lion and a clow...

39
ZIRKUS AEROS POSTER
RAUBTIERGRUPPE (GROUP OF PREDATORS) Printer unknown. Circa 1966. One sheet. Approx. 23" x 32". A more traditional style image on this particular East German bill, picturing a wild animal trainer and his charges. Folds. Closed tears along creases...

40
ZIRKUS AEROS POSTER
(PODDLE DRESSING: A CIRCUS TREASURE) Printer unknown. Circa 1966. Two sheet. Approx. 32" x 46". Charming pictorial advertising performing poodles. Folds. Closed tears along creases, some tape on back. Overall good condition. B- / B.

41
RINGLING BROS WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWS MAGAZINE
MAGAZINE OF WONDERS AND DAILY REVIEW. 48 pages with additional 16 page program insert, imprinted for Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, CA engagements (Sept.7-12, 1911). Overall VG condition, with firm spine and stitch binding. Clean pages through...

42
BARNUM & BAILEY GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH COURIER
CLEOPATRA COURIER. 16 page advance courier, imprinted for Spokane, WA engagements (Aug.12, 1912). Overall VG condition, with firm spine and original glued binding. Clean pages throughout, with no markings, except for date (year) at top of front co...

43
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY MAGAZINE
MAGAZINE OF WONDERS COURIER. 24 pages, imprinted for Lansing, MI engagement (July.15, 1929). Overall VG condition, with firm spine and stitch binding. Cover lightly soiled. Clean pages throughout, with no markings, except for date (year) at top o...

44
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY COURIER
TABLOID COURIER. 4 pages, Imprinted for Kalamazoo, MI engagement (July.17, 1929). Overall VG condition. Clean pages. Small closed tear on upper border. Folds. B- / B.

45
CIRCUS LETTERHEAD COLLECTION
A three-ring vinyl binder containing over 100 different letterheads spanning a time frame of approx. 100 years (1920-2020); including stationery from the John Robinson, Tom Mix, Diano Bros, Clyde Beatty-Russell Bros, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey...

46
MICKEY MOUSE CLUB CIRCUS (AT DISNEYLAND) PROGRAM
16-PAGES. Extremely scarce souvenir magazine and program sold at the full-scale tented circus, presented at Disneyland during its very first year of operation, in 1955. The contents include photographs of the original "Mousketeers," as well as ima...

47
MABEL STARK AND TIGER PAINTING
OIL ON SILK. One-of-a-kind oil painting of 1920's-30's female wild animal sensation Mabel Stark, presenting her rope-walking tiger in the steel arena. Approx. 12" x 18"in size, this exquisite original painting (unsigned) was done by an anonymous st...

48
ROYAL HANNEFORD CIRCUS SIGNED DRUM HEAD
ONE-OF-A-KIND. Drum head used by show drummer George Hooks, removed from his drum kit in May, 2021, in Cumming, GA, and signed by the entire performing cast of the 2021 Royal Hanneford Circus. The musician's signatures - George Hooks and Keith Gree...

49
LORD OF THE RINGS / GUNTHER GEBEL-WILLIAMS
Tenth Avenue Editions, NY, 1988. 1st Ed. Hardcover. Introduction by Kenneth Feld. 120 pages. Beautiful limited edition coffee table-style book distributed as a holiday gift by Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Signed in felt tip pen ink ...

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CALDER'S CIRCUS / PORTFOLIO & BOOK
Fascinated by the circus's action, Alexander Calder started visiting Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey regularly in the late 1920's. Shortly thereafter, Calder began producing pen-and-ink drawings of various acts. These drawings became the basis f...


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Terms on the Facebook page: "Circus Memorabilia and History - Buy, Sell, Trade and Talk.Terms posted on the page
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THIS AUCTION IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE CIRCUS AUCTION HELD BY FREEDOM AUCTION COMPANY ON JULY 31ST. DETAILS OF THAT AUCTION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.FREEDOMAUCTIONS.COM The Central States Circus Soiree will take place in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the weekend of July 9th to the 11th. The finale of the gathering will include an auction of Circus Memorabilia conducted by the Tegge Circus Archives. This catalog is posted online for informational purposes only. If you wish to participate in the live event, the auction will be streaming live from Baraboo on Facebook under the page "Circus Memorabilia and History - Buy, Sell, Trade and Talk." Auction begins at 2pm Central Time. Absentee and telephone bids will be accepted by contacting Mr. Timothy Tegge at 314-882-0788 or emailing those bids to include your name, address, telephone, email, lot numbers and ceiling bid. Terms of the sale can be viewed on the Facebook page referenced.

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SAMPLE
SAMPLE

1
AL G. BARNES TRAINED WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS POSTER
DOROTHY DENTON. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. A stunning pictorial of a beautiful aerialist hanging by her heels high above the ring. Small tears in upper right corner and minor paper loss on bottom left and righ...

2
AL G. KELLY & MILLER BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
SNARLING TIGER. ACME Show Print, 1966. Half sheet. Approx. 22"x 28". Offset.An iconic design for this popular truck show. Closed tear near top, repaired with archival mending tissue on verso. Brilliant color. B / B+.

3
CLYDE BEATTY CIRCUS POSTER
TIGER ON ROLLING GLOBE. Majestic Poster Press. 1956. Two sheet. Approx. 42" x 56"' Woodblock. Handsome image of a tiger performing atop a globe bearing show title. Clean and vibrant. A- / A.

4
CLYDE BEATTY - COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
BLOOD SWEATING HIPPOPOTAMUS. ACME Show Print, 1968. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Classic variation of an original mid-1930's era Cole Bros. poster. Clean and vibrant. A- / B+.

5
CLYDE BEATTY - COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
SHIP UNLOADING SCENE. ACME Show Print, 1965. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. Wonderfully exaggerated image depicting a steamliner transporting a menagerie of animals. Clean and brilliant. A / A+.

6
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
MARION KNOWLTON, WORLD'S GREATEST LADY ELEPHANT TRAINER. Erie Litho Co, 1938. Panel. Approx. 14" x 42". Stone litho. Gorgeous image picturing three necessary circus staples: a clown, elephant, and beautiful showgirl. Clean and vibrant. A- / A.

7
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
THE GREATEST ACTS FROM EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD Erie Litho Co, 1937. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho.A marvelous portrayal of a circus performance in dizzying action. Very uncommon. Folds, otherwise clean and brilliant. B+ / A-.

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COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
A CIRCUS OF ALL NATIONS. Erie Litho Co, 1935. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. A unique and colorful image picturing performers and animals surrounded by flags of numerous countries. The lower left corner pictures a bare-chested cowgirl...

9
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
LAUGHING CLOWN.Erie Litho Co, 1938. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A classic clown poster used by the Cole show throughout the late 1930's and into the early 1940's. Folds. Residue from previously affixed date tag on lower margin. B- / B...

10
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
BEAUTIFUL CREMOLIN STALLIONS. Erie Litho Co, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. An extremely rare poster depicting liberty horses under the direction of JORGENSON CHRISTIANSEN. Folds. Closed tears on top border. Residue from prev...

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COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
THE CHILDREN'S FAVORITE CIRCUS. Erie Litho Co, 1939. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A delightful image depicting two kids riding atop a hippopotamus. Overall excellent shape, with insignificant tape staining on upper right and lower left bo...

12
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
LARGEST MENAGERIE ON EARTH. Erie Litho Co, 1939. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Bird's eye view of the menagerie interior, showing animals and cages wagons. Tape staining on surrounding borders. Image loss near lower left corner ...

13
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
QUARTER MILLION POUND ACT OF PERFORMING ELEPHANTS. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. One of the most famous and desirable elephant posters ever produced. In excellent condition, with crisp, vibrant color and no noticeable flaws. A+ / A.

14
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
MENAGERIE AND CIRCUS ARENA PANORAMIC VIEWS. Erie Litho Co, 1940. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Very detailed montage showing multiple views of the big show and menagerie. Cole title is pasted over cut-off Robbins Bros. title from...

15
DAILEY BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
TRAVELING ON ITS OWN STEEL TRAIN. Central Show Print, 1947. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Woodblock. An obscure pictorial depicting the unloading of the circus train. Uncommon. Borders trimmed to image. Minor chipping. Light folds. Displays ...

16
DOWNIE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
MARY JANE BALL RIDING ABDALLAH. Erie Litho Co, 1931. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. Strikingly beautiful pictorial of a female equestrienne. Vibrant color, in VG condition. Folds. Residue from previously affixed date tag on lower ma...

17
HAGENBECK-WALLACE TRAINED WILD ANIMAL POSTER
THE CELEBRATED CRISTIANI TROUPE. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset .A classic pictorial depicting the famous Cristiani riding act. Brilliant color. Folds. Scattered tape staining on surrounding borders. Another good cand...

18
HAGENBECK-WALLACE 4-PAW SELLS BROS. POSTER
COMBINED CIRCUS / BERT NELSON. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A fine pictorial bearing a matinee-idol-like portrait of Nelson, encircled by lions and tigers. Brilliant color. Folds. Insignificant paper loss on upper a...

19
KING BROS. CIRCUS / MENAGERIE AND PERFORMANCE VIEW
Enquirer Printing Co, 1955. Panel. Approx. 14" x 42" plus tag. Woodblock. Two intricate pictorials by noted circus artist Roland Butler depict scenes of the menagerie and big show. Paper loss in upper left corner, otherwise VG. Vibrant color. B-...

20
KING BROS. - CRISTIANI COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER
GORGEOUS FREE STREET PARADE. Enquirer Printing Co, 1953. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Woodblock. Extremely detailed pictorial of a circus parade. One of the finest mid-century American posters. Folds. Clean and brilliant. B / B+.

21
PARKER AND WATTS CIRCUS POSTER
PERFORMANCE SCENE. Temple Litho, 1938. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. Busy pictorial of a circus performance in full swing. Scarce. Linen backed with slight overpainting. Borders replaced. Clean and brilliant. B+ / A-.

22
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
ANTALEK TROUPE. Erie Litho Co, 1937. Large panel. Approx. 22" x 56". Stone Litho. An exceptional poster depicting European perch pole artists performing various tricks. Lush and vibrant color. Folds. and minor upper right corner creasing, otherwi...

23
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
HERD OF THE SMALLEST PIGMY ELEPHANTS. Erie Litho Co, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone Litho. Clown Felix Adler stands aside an Asian elephant as children gaze at a group of miniature African specimens. Residue from previously affixed dat...

24
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
THE GIBSONS KNIFE THROWERS. Erie Litho Co, 1938. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28" plus tag. Offset. One of only a scarce few RBBB posters that advertises an after show; this particular bill was posted for the 1938 stand at Bridgeport, CT, which was n...

25
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
CIRCUS PERFORMANCE. McCandlish Litho, 1945. Half sheet. Approx. 19" x 28". Offset. A familiar and popular World War II-era pictorial by artist Bill Bailey. Minor tape stains in upper corner margins nowhere near the image itself. Lush and vibran...

26
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
LEOPARD WOMAN CAGE ACT. McCandlish Litho, 1945. Half sheet. Approx. 19" x 28". Offset. Another outstanding pictorial by artist Bill Bailey, this one depicting several beautiful girls in a cage full of spotted leopards and black panthers. Residue ...

27
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
MISS DOROTHY HERBERT. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A stunning portrait of a beautiful blonde and her equine costar. Rich and vibrant color. Residue from a previously affixed date tag on lower margin. Paper loss in l...

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RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
CLOWN FELIX ADLER WITH UMBRELLA. McCandlish Litho, 1943. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Chromolithograph. A delightful image of the famous clown in lush pastels. Rich and brilliant color. Overall VG+ condition. Folds. B+ / A-.

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RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
CLOWN FELIX ADLER TIPPING HAT. McCandlish Litho, 1945. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Lithograph. A familiar favorite of the famous clown wearing an alternate makeup. Clean and vibrant. Minor wrinkling to upper right-hand margin. Overall VG+ cond...

30
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
PRESENTING WILLIAM HEYER. Erie Litho Co, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A handsome depiction of Heyer atop his dressage horse. Lush and brilliant color. Residue from a previously affixed date tag on lower margin. Uncommon. B / B+.

31
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
DRUM MAJORETTE AND ELEPHANT. McCandlish Litho, 1945. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28" plus tag. Lithograph. Another popular World War II-era poster, tagged for the 1945 stand at Philadelphia. Folds. Thumbtack holes in top upper margin. Overall VG c...

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RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
MAGNIFICENT DRESSAGE DISPLAY Strobridge Litho Co, 1939. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Stone litho. An exquisite pictorial depicting "The biggest and most magnificent Dressage Display ever presented." In superb condition. Rich and vibrant color....

33
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
LOU JACOBS "SEE YOU AT". McCandlish Litho, 1960. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Tagged for the 1960 appearance in Milwaukee, WI, billposters were still using leftover paper from the mid-to-late 1950's. Has billposter's union stamp ...

34
RUSSELL BROS CIRCUS POSTER
PERFORMING PONIES Donaldson Litho Co, 1937. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. A whimsical stock poster depicting performing horses, pick-out ponies, and an un-rideable mule. Insignificant tape stains in upper corner borders. Folds. Residue...

35
SEILS-STERLING BIG 4 RING CIRCUS POSTER
OWNERS PORTRAIT. Central Show Print, 1936. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. A striking portrait of brothers Pete, Bill, and Al Lindemann, owners / proprietors of this popular Wisconsin-based motorized show. Outstanding condition, near pri...

36
SEILS-STERLING BIG 4 RING CIRCUS POSTER
ORVAL LINDEMANN AND HIS SOMERSAULT LEAPERS. Central Show Print, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Woodblock. A rather scarce poster from this celebrated show depicting a troupe of acrobats leaping over elephants. Closed tears around edges. Fo...

37
SELLS AND GRAY CIRCUS
CLOWNS. ACME Show Print, 1969. One sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. A colorful and amusing "stock" poster picturing a small army of clowns. The artwork was 0originally created in the 1930's by the Donaldson Litho Co. Overall VG+ condition.

38
ZIRKUS AEROS POSTER
ZIRKUS TRUMPFE Printer unknown. Circa 1966. One sheet. Approx. 23" x 32". The first of three unusual pictorials originating from East Germany's famous circus AEROS. This particular poster features a playful illustration of a male lion and a clow...

39
ZIRKUS AEROS POSTER
RAUBTIERGRUPPE (GROUP OF PREDATORS) Printer unknown. Circa 1966. One sheet. Approx. 23" x 32". A more traditional style image on this particular East German bill, picturing a wild animal trainer and his charges. Folds. Closed tears along creases...

40
ZIRKUS AEROS POSTER
(PODDLE DRESSING: A CIRCUS TREASURE) Printer unknown. Circa 1966. Two sheet. Approx. 32" x 46". Charming pictorial advertising performing poodles. Folds. Closed tears along creases, some tape on back. Overall good condition. B- / B.

41
RINGLING BROS WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWS MAGAZINE
MAGAZINE OF WONDERS AND DAILY REVIEW. 48 pages with additional 16 page program insert, imprinted for Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, CA engagements (Sept.7-12, 1911). Overall VG condition, with firm spine and stitch binding. Clean pages through...

42
BARNUM & BAILEY GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH COURIER
CLEOPATRA COURIER. 16 page advance courier, imprinted for Spokane, WA engagements (Aug.12, 1912). Overall VG condition, with firm spine and original glued binding. Clean pages throughout, with no markings, except for date (year) at top of front co...

43
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY MAGAZINE
MAGAZINE OF WONDERS COURIER. 24 pages, imprinted for Lansing, MI engagement (July.15, 1929). Overall VG condition, with firm spine and stitch binding. Cover lightly soiled. Clean pages throughout, with no markings, except for date (year) at top o...

44
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY COURIER
TABLOID COURIER. 4 pages, Imprinted for Kalamazoo, MI engagement (July.17, 1929). Overall VG condition. Clean pages. Small closed tear on upper border. Folds. B- / B.

45
CIRCUS LETTERHEAD COLLECTION
A three-ring vinyl binder containing over 100 different letterheads spanning a time frame of approx. 100 years (1920-2020); including stationery from the John Robinson, Tom Mix, Diano Bros, Clyde Beatty-Russell Bros, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey...

46
MICKEY MOUSE CLUB CIRCUS (AT DISNEYLAND) PROGRAM
16-PAGES. Extremely scarce souvenir magazine and program sold at the full-scale tented circus, presented at Disneyland during its very first year of operation, in 1955. The contents include photographs of the original "Mousketeers," as well as ima...

47
MABEL STARK AND TIGER PAINTING
OIL ON SILK. One-of-a-kind oil painting of 1920's-30's female wild animal sensation Mabel Stark, presenting her rope-walking tiger in the steel arena. Approx. 12" x 18"in size, this exquisite original painting (unsigned) was done by an anonymous st...

48
ROYAL HANNEFORD CIRCUS SIGNED DRUM HEAD
ONE-OF-A-KIND. Drum head used by show drummer George Hooks, removed from his drum kit in May, 2021, in Cumming, GA, and signed by the entire performing cast of the 2021 Royal Hanneford Circus. The musician's signatures - George Hooks and Keith Gree...

49
LORD OF THE RINGS / GUNTHER GEBEL-WILLIAMS
Tenth Avenue Editions, NY, 1988. 1st Ed. Hardcover. Introduction by Kenneth Feld. 120 pages. Beautiful limited edition coffee table-style book distributed as a holiday gift by Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Signed in felt tip pen ink ...

50
CALDER'S CIRCUS / PORTFOLIO & BOOK
Fascinated by the circus's action, Alexander Calder started visiting Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey regularly in the late 1920's. Shortly thereafter, Calder began producing pen-and-ink drawings of various acts. These drawings became the basis f...

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7/11/2021 - CENTRAL STATES CIRCUS SOIREE
 Live Auction
Auction Date(s)
Sunday Jul 11, 2021 Completed
Auction Location

BARABOO, WI 53913
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FREEDOM AUCTION COMPANY

Website: WWW.FREEDOMAUCTIONS.COM

Listing Terms and Conditions
Terms on the Facebook page: "Circus Memorabilia and History - Buy, Sell, Trade and Talk.Terms posted on the page
THIS AUCTION IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE CIRCUS AUCTION HELD BY FREEDOM AUCTION COMPANY ON JULY 31ST. DETAILS OF THAT AUCTION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.FREEDOMAUCTIONS.COM The Central States Circus Soiree will take place in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the weekend of July 9th to the 11th. The finale of the gathering will include an auction of Circus Memorabilia conducted by the Tegge Circus Archives. This catalog is posted online for informational purposes only. If you wish to participate in the live event, the auction will be streaming live from Baraboo on Facebook under the page "Circus Memorabilia and History - Buy, Sell, Trade and Talk." Auction begins at 2pm Central Time. Absentee and telephone bids will be accepted by contacting Mr. Timothy Tegge at 314-882-0788 or emailing those bids to include your name, address, telephone, email, lot numbers and ceiling bid. Terms of the sale can be viewed on the Facebook page referenced.

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AL G. BARNES TRAINED WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS POSTER
DOROTHY DENTON. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. A stunning pictorial of a beautiful aerialist hanging by her heels high above the ring. Small tears in upper right corner and minor paper loss on bottom left and righ...

2
AL G. KELLY & MILLER BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
SNARLING TIGER. ACME Show Print, 1966. Half sheet. Approx. 22"x 28". Offset.An iconic design for this popular truck show. Closed tear near top, repaired with archival mending tissue on verso. Brilliant color. B / B+.

3
CLYDE BEATTY CIRCUS POSTER
TIGER ON ROLLING GLOBE. Majestic Poster Press. 1956. Two sheet. Approx. 42" x 56"' Woodblock. Handsome image of a tiger performing atop a globe bearing show title. Clean and vibrant. A- / A.

4
CLYDE BEATTY - COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
BLOOD SWEATING HIPPOPOTAMUS. ACME Show Print, 1968. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Classic variation of an original mid-1930's era Cole Bros. poster. Clean and vibrant. A- / B+.

5
CLYDE BEATTY - COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
SHIP UNLOADING SCENE. ACME Show Print, 1965. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. Wonderfully exaggerated image depicting a steamliner transporting a menagerie of animals. Clean and brilliant. A / A+.

6
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
MARION KNOWLTON, WORLD'S GREATEST LADY ELEPHANT TRAINER. Erie Litho Co, 1938. Panel. Approx. 14" x 42". Stone litho. Gorgeous image picturing three necessary circus staples: a clown, elephant, and beautiful showgirl. Clean and vibrant. A- / A.

7
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
THE GREATEST ACTS FROM EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD Erie Litho Co, 1937. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho.A marvelous portrayal of a circus performance in dizzying action. Very uncommon. Folds, otherwise clean and brilliant. B+ / A-.

8
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
A CIRCUS OF ALL NATIONS. Erie Litho Co, 1935. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. A unique and colorful image picturing performers and animals surrounded by flags of numerous countries. The lower left corner pictures a bare-chested cowgirl...

9
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
LAUGHING CLOWN.Erie Litho Co, 1938. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A classic clown poster used by the Cole show throughout the late 1930's and into the early 1940's. Folds. Residue from previously affixed date tag on lower margin. B- / B...

10
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
BEAUTIFUL CREMOLIN STALLIONS. Erie Litho Co, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. An extremely rare poster depicting liberty horses under the direction of JORGENSON CHRISTIANSEN. Folds. Closed tears on top border. Residue from prev...

11
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
THE CHILDREN'S FAVORITE CIRCUS. Erie Litho Co, 1939. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A delightful image depicting two kids riding atop a hippopotamus. Overall excellent shape, with insignificant tape staining on upper right and lower left bo...

12
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
LARGEST MENAGERIE ON EARTH. Erie Litho Co, 1939. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Bird's eye view of the menagerie interior, showing animals and cages wagons. Tape staining on surrounding borders. Image loss near lower left corner ...

13
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
QUARTER MILLION POUND ACT OF PERFORMING ELEPHANTS. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. One of the most famous and desirable elephant posters ever produced. In excellent condition, with crisp, vibrant color and no noticeable flaws. A+ / A.

14
COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
MENAGERIE AND CIRCUS ARENA PANORAMIC VIEWS. Erie Litho Co, 1940. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Very detailed montage showing multiple views of the big show and menagerie. Cole title is pasted over cut-off Robbins Bros. title from...

15
DAILEY BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
TRAVELING ON ITS OWN STEEL TRAIN. Central Show Print, 1947. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Woodblock. An obscure pictorial depicting the unloading of the circus train. Uncommon. Borders trimmed to image. Minor chipping. Light folds. Displays ...

16
DOWNIE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER
MARY JANE BALL RIDING ABDALLAH. Erie Litho Co, 1931. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone litho. Strikingly beautiful pictorial of a female equestrienne. Vibrant color, in VG condition. Folds. Residue from previously affixed date tag on lower ma...

17
HAGENBECK-WALLACE TRAINED WILD ANIMAL POSTER
THE CELEBRATED CRISTIANI TROUPE. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset .A classic pictorial depicting the famous Cristiani riding act. Brilliant color. Folds. Scattered tape staining on surrounding borders. Another good cand...

18
HAGENBECK-WALLACE 4-PAW SELLS BROS. POSTER
COMBINED CIRCUS / BERT NELSON. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A fine pictorial bearing a matinee-idol-like portrait of Nelson, encircled by lions and tigers. Brilliant color. Folds. Insignificant paper loss on upper a...

19
KING BROS. CIRCUS / MENAGERIE AND PERFORMANCE VIEW
Enquirer Printing Co, 1955. Panel. Approx. 14" x 42" plus tag. Woodblock. Two intricate pictorials by noted circus artist Roland Butler depict scenes of the menagerie and big show. Paper loss in upper left corner, otherwise VG. Vibrant color. B-...

20
KING BROS. - CRISTIANI COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER
GORGEOUS FREE STREET PARADE. Enquirer Printing Co, 1953. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Woodblock. Extremely detailed pictorial of a circus parade. One of the finest mid-century American posters. Folds. Clean and brilliant. B / B+.

21
PARKER AND WATTS CIRCUS POSTER
PERFORMANCE SCENE. Temple Litho, 1938. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. Busy pictorial of a circus performance in full swing. Scarce. Linen backed with slight overpainting. Borders replaced. Clean and brilliant. B+ / A-.

22
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
ANTALEK TROUPE. Erie Litho Co, 1937. Large panel. Approx. 22" x 56". Stone Litho. An exceptional poster depicting European perch pole artists performing various tricks. Lush and vibrant color. Folds. and minor upper right corner creasing, otherwi...

23
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
HERD OF THE SMALLEST PIGMY ELEPHANTS. Erie Litho Co, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Stone Litho. Clown Felix Adler stands aside an Asian elephant as children gaze at a group of miniature African specimens. Residue from previously affixed dat...

24
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
THE GIBSONS KNIFE THROWERS. Erie Litho Co, 1938. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28" plus tag. Offset. One of only a scarce few RBBB posters that advertises an after show; this particular bill was posted for the 1938 stand at Bridgeport, CT, which was n...

25
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
CIRCUS PERFORMANCE. McCandlish Litho, 1945. Half sheet. Approx. 19" x 28". Offset. A familiar and popular World War II-era pictorial by artist Bill Bailey. Minor tape stains in upper corner margins nowhere near the image itself. Lush and vibran...

26
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
LEOPARD WOMAN CAGE ACT. McCandlish Litho, 1945. Half sheet. Approx. 19" x 28". Offset. Another outstanding pictorial by artist Bill Bailey, this one depicting several beautiful girls in a cage full of spotted leopards and black panthers. Residue ...

27
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
MISS DOROTHY HERBERT. Erie Litho Co, 1934. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A stunning portrait of a beautiful blonde and her equine costar. Rich and vibrant color. Residue from a previously affixed date tag on lower margin. Paper loss in l...

28
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
CLOWN FELIX ADLER WITH UMBRELLA. McCandlish Litho, 1943. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Chromolithograph. A delightful image of the famous clown in lush pastels. Rich and brilliant color. Overall VG+ condition. Folds. B+ / A-.

29
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
CLOWN FELIX ADLER TIPPING HAT. McCandlish Litho, 1945. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Lithograph. A familiar favorite of the famous clown wearing an alternate makeup. Clean and vibrant. Minor wrinkling to upper right-hand margin. Overall VG+ cond...

30
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
PRESENTING WILLIAM HEYER. Erie Litho Co, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42". Offset. A handsome depiction of Heyer atop his dressage horse. Lush and brilliant color. Residue from a previously affixed date tag on lower margin. Uncommon. B / B+.

31
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
DRUM MAJORETTE AND ELEPHANT. McCandlish Litho, 1945. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28" plus tag. Lithograph. Another popular World War II-era poster, tagged for the 1945 stand at Philadelphia. Folds. Thumbtack holes in top upper margin. Overall VG c...

32
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
MAGNIFICENT DRESSAGE DISPLAY Strobridge Litho Co, 1939. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Stone litho. An exquisite pictorial depicting "The biggest and most magnificent Dressage Display ever presented." In superb condition. Rich and vibrant color....

33
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER
LOU JACOBS "SEE YOU AT". McCandlish Litho, 1960. One sheet. Approx. 28" x 42" plus tag. Offset. Tagged for the 1960 appearance in Milwaukee, WI, billposters were still using leftover paper from the mid-to-late 1950's. Has billposter's union stamp ...

34
RUSSELL BROS CIRCUS POSTER
PERFORMING PONIES Donaldson Litho Co, 1937. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. A whimsical stock poster depicting performing horses, pick-out ponies, and an un-rideable mule. Insignificant tape stains in upper corner borders. Folds. Residue...

35
SEILS-STERLING BIG 4 RING CIRCUS POSTER
OWNERS PORTRAIT. Central Show Print, 1936. Half sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. A striking portrait of brothers Pete, Bill, and Al Lindemann, owners / proprietors of this popular Wisconsin-based motorized show. Outstanding condition, near pri...

36
SEILS-STERLING BIG 4 RING CIRCUS POSTER
ORVAL LINDEMANN AND HIS SOMERSAULT LEAPERS. Central Show Print, 1936. One sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Woodblock. A rather scarce poster from this celebrated show depicting a troupe of acrobats leaping over elephants. Closed tears around edges. Fo...

37
SELLS AND GRAY CIRCUS
CLOWNS. ACME Show Print, 1969. One sheet. Approx. 22" x 28". Offset. A colorful and amusing "stock" poster picturing a small army of clowns. The artwork was 0originally created in the 1930's by the Donaldson Litho Co. Overall VG+ condition.

38
ZIRKUS AEROS POSTER
ZIRKUS TRUMPFE Printer unknown. Circa 1966. One sheet. Approx. 23" x 32". The first of three unusual pictorials originating from East Germany's famous circus AEROS. This particular poster features a playful illustration of a male lion and a clow...

39
ZIRKUS AEROS POSTER
RAUBTIERGRUPPE (GROUP OF PREDATORS) Printer unknown. Circa 1966. One sheet. Approx. 23" x 32". A more traditional style image on this particular East German bill, picturing a wild animal trainer and his charges. Folds. Closed tears along creases...

40
ZIRKUS AEROS POSTER
(PODDLE DRESSING: A CIRCUS TREASURE) Printer unknown. Circa 1966. Two sheet. Approx. 32" x 46". Charming pictorial advertising performing poodles. Folds. Closed tears along creases, some tape on back. Overall good condition. B- / B.

41
RINGLING BROS WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWS MAGAZINE
MAGAZINE OF WONDERS AND DAILY REVIEW. 48 pages with additional 16 page program insert, imprinted for Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, CA engagements (Sept.7-12, 1911). Overall VG condition, with firm spine and stitch binding. Clean pages through...

42
BARNUM & BAILEY GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH COURIER
CLEOPATRA COURIER. 16 page advance courier, imprinted for Spokane, WA engagements (Aug.12, 1912). Overall VG condition, with firm spine and original glued binding. Clean pages throughout, with no markings, except for date (year) at top of front co...

43
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY MAGAZINE
MAGAZINE OF WONDERS COURIER. 24 pages, imprinted for Lansing, MI engagement (July.15, 1929). Overall VG condition, with firm spine and stitch binding. Cover lightly soiled. Clean pages throughout, with no markings, except for date (year) at top o...

44
RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY COURIER
TABLOID COURIER. 4 pages, Imprinted for Kalamazoo, MI engagement (July.17, 1929). Overall VG condition. Clean pages. Small closed tear on upper border. Folds. B- / B.

45
CIRCUS LETTERHEAD COLLECTION
A three-ring vinyl binder containing over 100 different letterheads spanning a time frame of approx. 100 years (1920-2020); including stationery from the John Robinson, Tom Mix, Diano Bros, Clyde Beatty-Russell Bros, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey...

46
MICKEY MOUSE CLUB CIRCUS (AT DISNEYLAND) PROGRAM
16-PAGES. Extremely scarce souvenir magazine and program sold at the full-scale tented circus, presented at Disneyland during its very first year of operation, in 1955. The contents include photographs of the original "Mousketeers," as well as ima...

47
MABEL STARK AND TIGER PAINTING
OIL ON SILK. One-of-a-kind oil painting of 1920's-30's female wild animal sensation Mabel Stark, presenting her rope-walking tiger in the steel arena. Approx. 12" x 18"in size, this exquisite original painting (unsigned) was done by an anonymous st...

48
ROYAL HANNEFORD CIRCUS SIGNED DRUM HEAD
ONE-OF-A-KIND. Drum head used by show drummer George Hooks, removed from his drum kit in May, 2021, in Cumming, GA, and signed by the entire performing cast of the 2021 Royal Hanneford Circus. The musician's signatures - George Hooks and Keith Gree...

49
LORD OF THE RINGS / GUNTHER GEBEL-WILLIAMS
Tenth Avenue Editions, NY, 1988. 1st Ed. Hardcover. Introduction by Kenneth Feld. 120 pages. Beautiful limited edition coffee table-style book distributed as a holiday gift by Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Signed in felt tip pen ink ...

50
CALDER'S CIRCUS / PORTFOLIO & BOOK
Fascinated by the circus's action, Alexander Calder started visiting Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey regularly in the late 1920's. Shortly thereafter, Calder began producing pen-and-ink drawings of various acts. These drawings became the basis f...