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7/10/2022 - CENTRAL STATES CIRCUS SOIRÉE
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CIRCUS MEMORABILIA AUCTION THAT CONCLUDES THE CENTRAL STATES CIRCUS SOIRÉE HELD IN CONJUCTION WITH THE TEGGE CIRCUS ARCHIVES, LIVE FROM BARABOO, WISCONSIN ON SUNDAY, JULY 10TH AT 1PM CENTRAL TIME.
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LIVE AUCTION TO TAKE PLACE AT THE CLARION HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER.
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WWW.FREEDOMAUCTIONS.COM 1 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approx. 28"x42"). Strobridge Litho Co, 1938. TERRELL JACOBS, GREATEST WILD ANIMAL DISPLAY IN HISTORY. A breathtaking image of an almost "super hero" Jacobs figure surrounded by 44 big cats. Cond B-/C, Unmounted, minor image loss at low... 2 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approx. 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1938. THE WORLD FAMOUS CRISTIANI TROUPE. A classic depiction of this celebrated bareback riding act. Cond B, Unmounted. Vibrant color, minor residue from once attached date tag on lower margin. 3 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approx. 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1934. MISS DOROTHY HERBERT, WORLD'S MOST DARING RIDER. A dramatic portrayal of the blonde bombshell rider performing on her rearing horse. Cond B-/C+, Unmounted, minor residue from once attached date ta... 4 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28" plus additional tag). Erie Litho Co, 1937. MISS DOROTHY HERBERT, WORLD'S MOST DARING HORSEWOMAN. A beautiful portrait of the Harlow-esque rider and her handsome stallion. Cond B-/C, Unmounted, minor paper loss and tear ... 5 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approx. 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1936. HERD OF THE SMALLEST FULL GROWN PIGMY ELEPHANTS. Famous clown FELIX ADLER is flanked by elephants large and small as young circus fans look on with approval. Cond A-, Unmounted. Vibrant color, spe... 6 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approx. 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1934. THE CELEBRATED LOYAL REPENSKI FAMILY, WORLD'S GREATEST RIDING TROUPE. A colorful image featuring a human pyramid on horseback. Cond b/B-, Unmounted, minor residue from once attached date tag on l... 7 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Strobridge Litho Co, 1938. THE BIGGEST AND MOST MAGNIFICENT DRESSAGE DISPLAY EVER PRESENTED. A spectacular birds-eye view of an arena filled with horses and riders. Cond B+/B, Unmounted, one minor tear repaired (on b... 8 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Erie Litho Co, 1936. THE PEERLESS FLYING CONCELLOS FEATURING MISS ANTOINETTE. Stunning "star paper" showcasing this legendary flying trapeze trio. Cond B/B-, Unmounted, minor creasing from quarter-folds. 9 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approx. 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1937. SNARLING LION HEAD. The enlarged letter "C" almost creates an illusion that a ferocious male lion is about to leap through it. Cond B-/C, Unmounted. Vibrant color, older masking tape on lower marg... 10 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approx. 28"x42"). Central Litho Co, 1930. PAT VALDO, CLOWN. An extremely scarce woodblock portrait of the classic 1920's whiteface clown. Cond C-, Unmounted, soiled white borders and conspicuous paper loss, but very worthy of restorati... 11 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). 1944. MONKEY CLOWNS AND ELEPHANT. A whimsical illustration by famous WWII era artist Lawson Wood. Cond B, Unmounted, inconsequential scotch tape staining in all four corners, none of which affect the image itself. 12 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). 1943. MONKEYS AT THE CIRCUS-ADMISSION 2 NUTS. A playful and very popular pictorial by famous WWII era artist Lawson Wood. Cond B, Unmounted. 13 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). 1944. GIRAFFES. Marvelous illustration of four giraffes in the wild. Cond B, Unmounted, minor tear and tape stain on upper border which does not affect the image in any way. 14 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28" plus additional tag). Chicago Show Print 1952. CLOWN IN ELEPHANT'S TRUNK. A very familiar and popular design by artist Bill Bailey used by the Greatest Show on Earth between 1945-55. Cond B-. Unmounted, remnants of bi... 15 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). 1943. PERFORMING SEALS. A splendid illustration of seals and their trainers. Cond B, Unmounted, small tears and minor paper loss on upper border, residue from once affixed date tag on lower border. 16 AL G. BARNES WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Erie Litho Co, 1936. THE JACKLEY TROUPE. Striking illustration depicting living statues in marble-like poses. Cond B-, Mounted on Cloth, pin holes in four corners and tape on left border. 17 AL G. BARNES SELLS-FLOTO JOHN ROBINSON CIRCUS POST Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Erie Litho Co, 1938. THE HUMAN FLY, ANNE MERKEL. A fantastic portrayal depicting a beautiful woman walking upsidedown on suspended rigging. Cond B-, Unmounted, folds, and minor residue from once affixed date tag on lo... 18 AL G. BARNES SELLS-FLOTO COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Erie Litho Co, 1938. PRESENTING OLD MEXICO. A terrific illustration of a handsome caballero on horseback. Cond B-, Unmounted, slight folds, minor tears, and minor paper loss in lower right corner. Borders trimmed to ... 19 COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approx. 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1937. THE GREAT GRETONAS, UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONS OF THE HIGH WIRE. An all-time classic circus poster, originally created for this particular troupe. Cond B, Unmounted. Brilliant color, nice! 20 COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1938. MENAGERIE AND ARENIC VIEWS. A wonderful pictorial poster that simply screams C-I-R-C-U-S! Cond B-, Unmounted, borders edged with tape. Rich color. 21 COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Majestic Poster Press, c 1940. BIG DOUBLE MENAGERIE. An uncommon and attention-getting pictorial poster featuring a giant hippopotamus with jaws wide open. Cond B-, Unmounted, scattered tears on surrounding borde... 22 COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Erie Litho Co, 1939. RITTA AURELIA, CHAMPION EQUESTRIENNE OF CONTINENTAL EUROPE. Another well-known circus poster, used by Cole Bros. for a number of years with various "champion equestriennes" identified in print. Th... 23 REO BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Donaldson Litho Co, 1936. FEMALE TIGHT WIRE ARTISTS. An enchanting "stock" illustration of three dainty misses walking, dancing, and skipping on slender strands of wire, imprinted with a scarce show title. Cond B, Un... 24 ARTHUR BROS. MIGHTY AMERICAN CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Majestic Poster Press, c 1943. BIGGEST SHOW FOR THE PRICE. Another uncommon wood block poster imprinted with a rare title, featuring a laughing whiteface clown. Cond B-, Unmounted, minor tears on surrounding bord... 25 FOREPAUGH & SELLS BROTHERS GREAT SHOWS POSTER One Sheet (approx. 30"x40"). Strobridge Litho Co, 1900. SPLENDID REVIVAL OF ANCIENT ROME'S IMPERIAL CONTESTS. A breathtaking depiction of Roman chariot races around the hippodrome track. You can almost hear those thundering horse hooves and rumbl... 26 HAGENBECK-WALLACE TRAINED WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS One Sheet (approximately 28"x42" plus additional tag). Erie Litho Co, 1930. WILD WEST CHAMPIONS. A dazzling montage featuring cowboys, cowgirls, Indians, and trick riders in traditional western vignets. Cond B, Unmounted, minor paper loss to upper... 27 HAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approximately 22"x28"). Erie Litho Co, 1937. LION AND HIPPO INSETS. Simple and to the point, this flashy poster jumps out with bright bravado. Cond B-, Unmounted, light folds,"skinning" from the removal of a once attached date tag on ... 28 HAGENBECK-WALLACE AND 4 PAW SELLS BROS. CIRCUS One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1935. BERT NELSON, LORD AND MASTER OF THE MOST FEROCIOUS BRUTES. Another all-time classic bill depicting a halo lions and tigers encircling the brave wild animal trainer. Cond B+, Unmounted, minor ... 29 HAGENBECK-WALLACE WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approximately 22"x28"). Erie Litho Co, c 1930. THE CARL HAGENBECK WORLD-FAMOUS PERFORMING ELEPHANTS. A scarce pictorial from the late 1920's era in the rarely seen half-sheet format. Cond C, Unmounted, tape staining, borders edged wit... 30 CLYDE BEATTY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approximately 22"x28"). Enquirer Printing Co, 1958. HUGO ZACCHINI, THE HUMAN PROJECTILE. Iconic Roland Butler artwork illustrating the human cannonball in flight. Cond B, Unmounted, remnants of billposter's tape on verso, upper right ... 31 CLYDE BEATTY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approximately 22"x28"). Majestic Poster Press, 1951. THE GREAT BARTON, EQUILIBRISTIC WONDER OF THE WORLD. A short-lived specialty poster depicting the man (one of many) who walks on his forefinger. Cond B, Unmounted, folds, remnants o... 32 CLYDE BEATTY GIGANTIC RAILROAD CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approximately 22"x28"plus additional tag). Majestic Poster Press, 1951. SPRINGING TIGER ON ROCKS. A classic "stock" wood block bill tagged for a one-day stand at Lubbock, TX.. Cond B+, Unmounted, light folds. 33 CLYDE BEATTY - WALLACE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Erie Litho Co, 1941. CLYDE BEATTY, GREATEST WILD ANIMAL TRAINER OF ALL TIME. This particular poster was originally imprinted with the CLYDE BEATTY AND HAMID MORTON title at the top. After that season ended and the rel... 34 PARKER AND WATTS CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Temple Litho Co, 1938. THE SHOW WITH THE BIG STREET PARADE. A very uncommon pictorial featuring trapeze performers soaring high above the circus rings. This show only lasted about two season in total. This is a ... 35 WALTER L. MAIN 3 RING TRAINED WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Riverside Printing Co, 1931. THE WORLD'S MOST WONDERFUL EXHIBITION OF ANIMAL SAGACITY PROFICIENCY & HUMOR. A stunning pictorial depicting performing elephants in numerous routines. Cond B-, Unmounted, folds, gu... 36 DAILEY BROS. BIG RAILROAD CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Globe Poster Corp, 1946. PERFORMING MONKEYS. This is a delightful image of chimpanzees walking the wire, playing instruments, etc.. Cond B-, Unmounted, light folds, small scattered tears on borders, some split seams r... 37 CLYDE BEATTY COLE BROS. COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Majestic Poster Press, c 1959. SMILING CLOWN. Another Roland Butler design featuring a laughing whiteface clown. Cond A-/B+, Unmounted, clean and brilliant. 38 CLYDE BEATTY COLE BROS. COMBINED CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28" plus additional tag). Enquirer Printing Co, 1972. BIG OTTO, BLOOD SWEATING HIPPOPOTAMUS FROM THE RIVER NILE. One of the most recognized and cherished mid-century American circus posters designed by Roland Butler. Cond ... 39 CLYDE BEATTY COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Eight Sheet Billboard (approximately 84"x112", in two sections). Larger than life, this unforgettable image of a wild tiger leaping from the jungle brush is jaw-dropping in size and detail. On a heavy paper stock, in two sections. A-/B+ Cond. Unmou... 40 BARNES BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Twenty-Eight Sheet Billboard (approximately 114"x216"). Globe Poster Corp, c 1940. Over one dozen large-size sections, unused/never posted, assemble to created this unbelievable monster of a circus poster that depicts all the chaos and splendor of ... 41 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Nine Sheet Billboard (approximately 60"x152"). 1945. CLOWN FELIX ADLER TIPPING HIS HAT. Yet another staple in the RBB&B billposter's hods, this familiar image by artists Bill Bailey was used by "The Big One" for well over a decade. B-, Unmounted,... 42 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Eight Sheet Billboard (approximately 84"x112", in two sections). This very stylized image of a high-stepping KITTY CLARK, dressed in majorette attire and accompanied by an elephant, was again an often posted bill for the Greatest Show on Earth throu... 43 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28" plus additional tag). 1949. THE GREAT ALZANAS, WORLD RENOWNED HIGH WIRE ARTISTS. A fine portrayal of Harold Alzana's act by artist Forest Freeland. Cond B-, Unmounted, minor paper loss on lower margin of date tag, with... 44 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). McCandlish Litho Co, 1942. TIGER AGAINST THE MOON. A favorite pictorial featuring the image of a snarling tiger face in the shadows of moonlight. Cond B/B-, Unmounted, very clean and colorful. 45 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). McCandlish Litho Co, 1945. WORLD'S BIGGEST MENAGERIE. Another exceptional pictorial featuring the image of a charging rhinoceros tiger fracing through the jungle. Cond B/B-, Unmounted, with a minor tear on lower marg... 46 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). McCandlish Litho Co, 1943. LET FREEDOM RING. Artists Bill Bailey's interpretation of Ringling's patriotic WWII era spectacle, picturing winged elephants and mounted riders. . Cond B-, Unmounted, very clean, with tape... 47 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). McCandlish Litho Co, 1944. SEE YOU AT THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. One of the most famous circus posters of all time, this classic bill features a full color photographic portrait of legendary clown LOU JACOBS, by Max... 48 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). McCandlish Litho Co, 1943. MOTHER AND BABY HIPPOPOTAMI. A beautiful image of a mother hippopotamus bathing in the river alongside her baby. Cond B+, Unmounted, very clean, with very minor residue from once attached ... 49 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28" plus additional date tag). McCandlish Litho Co, 1941. INTRODUCING MR. AND MRS. GARGANTUA THE GREAT. A striking graphic of the newly wed couple, with the lovely misses somewhat "enhanced" anatomically. Cond B-, Unmount... 50 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). McCandlish Litho Co, 1943. CLOWN WITH UMBRELLA. Designed in lush pastel colors, this handsome poster of famous clown FELIX ADLER was another designed from a photograph by Harry Atwell. Cond B+, Unmounted, very clea... 51 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). McCandlish Litho Co, 1943. CLOWN WITH UMBRELLA. An alternate "up" or vertical rendition of the FELIX ADLER bill. Cond B+, Unmounted, very clean. 52 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). McCandlish Litho Co, 1942. HIPPOPOTAMUS IN RIVER. Cond B+, Unmounted, very clean. 53 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). McCandlish Litho Co, 1943. DRUM MAJORETTE WITH ELEPHANT. Cond B-, Unmounted, very clean, miniscule tear on upper border, corner crease, minor pin holes in corners. 54 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Chicago Show Print , 1952. CLOWN IN ELEPHANT'S TRUNK. Artist Bill Bailey matched the makeup designs on his posters to those of reall-life clowns with the Greatest Show on Earth. Riding in the elephant's trunk is PAUL... 55 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). McCandlish Litho Co, 1942. LION AND TIGER LEAPING. Cond B-/C+, Unmounted, overall very clean, with a couple of minor tears into image, and trimmed top, left and right borders. Lower border in tact showing copyright ... 56 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Chicago Show Print , 1945. TITLE SHEET. A simple yet handsome title bill for the Greatest Show on Earth. Although the Chicago Show Printing Company produced a lot of posters for Ringling between the early 1940's and... 57 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheets - 2 (each approx. 22"x28"). c 1944-1945. CLASSROOM EDUCATIONAL POSTERS. These black and white "keys" were originally produced by the publicity departent of "The Big One" for use is school classrooms to generate interest and excitement ... 58 DOWNIE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Panel (approximately 14"x 39"). Erie Litho Co, 1939. After Charles Sparks's proprietorship of the Downie show reached its end, in 1938, the next to tour the title, for part of the 1939 season was William Moore. Moore acquired and used whatever was... 59 COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approx. 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1939. THE GREAT GRIMES, UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONS OF THE HIGH WIRE. A rehashed version of this popular poster originally designed for the Gretonas. The "Grimes" name was a generic made-up moniker. Cond B, Un... 60 COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approximately 22"x28"). Erie Litho Co, 1939. THREE RAILROAD TRAINS OF DOUBLE LENGTH CARS. A slightly exaggerated illustration of the circus trains unloading in the railroad yards. Cond C/C-. Unmounted, paper and image loss to lower r... 61 COLE BROS. BIG RAILROAD CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approximately 22"x28"). U.S. Litho Co, 1949. GRAND ENTRY. A gorgeous colorized image of the entire perfoming cast posed under the big top. Cond A-. Unmounted. 62 COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1935. RETURN HOME AFTER A TRUMPHAL CONQUEST OF THE OLD WORLD. A spectacular imaginary depiction of the gigantic menagerie of circus animals being unloaded from a massive steamship. Astonishing deta... 63 COLE BROS. CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1935. GALA, GOLDEN STREET PARADE 11:00 AM. Another intricate illustration depicting the spectacular street parade og wagons, animals, riders, and more. Cond C-/D. Unmounted, tears and scotch ta... 64 CARL HAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Erie Litho Co, 1931. ELEPHANT, TRAINER, AND TIGERS. A dramatic image of natural jungle enemies performing together. Cond C-. Unmounted, tears and scotch tape staining on left and upper upper borders, and moist... 65 HAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Temple Litho Co, 1938. THE CORONATION OF A KING. An unusual and somewhat uncomon poster promoting Hagenbeck-Wallace's last grand production number. Cond C. Unmounted, small paper loss to upper left corner. Bo... 66 KING BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28" plus additional tag). Enquirer Printing Co, 1955. OWNERS PORTRAITS. This may very well be the last ever owners bill poster issued for any circus. Borrowing Barnum & Bailey's iconic portrait ovals and layout from the ea... 67 KING BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Globe Poster Corp , 1946. TRAINED MONKEYS. An alternate rendition of this "stock" bill picturing chimpanzees walking the wire, playing instruments, etc.. Cond B-/C. Unmounted, light folds, slight discoloration on bo... 68 CRISTIANI BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). 1958. ANIMALS IN THE WILD. Well-known circus artist Forest Freeland designed several different custom posters for the Cristiani show; this wild animal pictorial is a fine example of his work. Cond A-/B+. Unmounted. 69 CRISTIANI BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Quarter Sheet (approx. 14"x22"). 1958. 4 HIGH BY THE INCOMPARABLE CRISTIANI TROUPE. A fine poster, very reminiscent of those dating back into the 1930's and 1940's, capturing the teeterboarding acrobats in action. Cond A-/B+. Unmounted, with un... 70 CRISTIANI BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Quarter Sheet (approx. 14"x22"). 1958. PERFORMING ELEPHANTS. Another Freeland classic , also in the tradition of those from the 1930's and 1940's this one depicting performing elephants. Cond A-/B+. Unmounted, with union billposter's stamp to t... 71 RUSSELL BROS. 3 RING CIRCUS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Donaldson Litho Co, 1936. INTRODUCING THE GREATEST FEATS EVER ACCOMPLISHED. This wonderful montage of circus performers and animals gleefully leaves nothing much to ones imagination. Cond B-/C, Unmounted, faint ... 72 MILLS BROS. CIRCUS POSTER Panel (approx. 14"x42"). 1954. LUVAS SISTERS, "TIPTOEING ON AIR." Although Jack Mills imported acts from Europe quite regularly, seldom did he commission a customized poster for them. The Luvas girls were one of those exceptions. The duo consist... 73 THE [FAMOUS] COLE CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Central Show Print, 1962. SEE THIS 2 HORNED RHINOCEROS EXHIBITED DAILY. A most unusual pictorial of a hunter on the prowl for big game. A closer look reveals that one of the friendly natives didn't fare too well in t... 74 CARSON & BARNES CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Acme Show Print, 1966. SKY KING IN PERSON, KIRBY GRANT, CBS TELEVISION STAR. Movie cowboys were big draws along the sawdust trail in the 1930's. By the time the television age was in full swing, other celebrities fol... 75 CARSON & BARNES CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). Acme Show Print, 1966. SKY KING IN PERSON, KIRBY GRANT, CBS TELEVISION STAR. A lesser known alternate poster for the Saturday morning TV hero SKY KING (Kirby Grant)>. Cond A-. Unmounted, slight rippling on affixed ... 76 AMERICAN THEATRE, HARTFORD, CT POSTER Panel (approx. 14"x42"). Calhoun Printing Co, 1881. FANNY HERRING in LITTLE BUCKSHOT. Although not directly circus related, this remarkable old bill from Hartford Connecticut's American Theatre is an astonishing piece of late 19th Century show bus... 77 M.L. CLARK & SON'S COMBINED SHOWS One Sheet (approximately 28"x42"). Riverside Printing Co, c 1920. THE MOST DARING, UNIQUE, AND ATTRACTIVE MALE AND FEMALE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD. Depictions of circus acrobats performing amazing feats of strength and balance. Cond B-/C, mounted o... 78 MERLE EVANS AT CARNEGIE HALL POSTER Half Sheet (approx. 22"x28"). 1984. A colorful and striking poster for a concert appearance by circus bandmaster Merle Evans and his circus concert band, on stage at New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall which never actually materialized. Cond. A-/... 79 RINGLING BROS. BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS Window Cards (each approximately 14"x22"). An assortment of 29 different cards dated between 1965 through 2002, including both pre and post Feld era productions. All cards are in A-/B Condition. 80 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS Window Cards (each approximately 11"x28"). An assortment of 4 different cards specifically for display on busses and subway cars dated between 1972 through 1974. All cards are in A-/B- Condition. 81 ASSORTED CIRCUS WINDOW CARDS POSTERS Window Cards (each approximately 14"x22"). An assortment of 72 different cards dated between the mid-1960's through the mid-tolate 1990's. Numerous circuses represented, including King Bros, Hoxie Bros, Sells & Gray, Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros, Ringli... 82 CYRK (POLAND) CIRCUS POSTERS One Sheet (approximately 26"x36") and two Half Sheets (approximately 19"x25"). Circa 1980's. Three different original posters from Poland's CYRK, all very unusual and quite artistic in concept. The largest of the three commemorates the 100th annive... 83 CIRCUS AEROS POSTER One Sheet (approximately 32"x47"), 1967. DIE OBLOCKEYS were a well-known troupe of acrobats performing with the German Democratic Circus Aeros. This very unique poster was issued by the VEB Zentral-Zirkus (State Owned Enterprise Central-Circus). ... 84 STAATS ZIRKUS DER USSR POSTER One Sheet (approximately 32"x47"), C 1966. COSSACK RIDERS . A wonderful poster depicting a human pyramid of Cossack riders. Cond. B, Unmounted, with folds. 85 CIRCUS HEROS Two Sheet (approximately 40"x56") and One Sheet (approximately 28"x40"), c 1960's. The first and largest of this pair is undated, by I believe from the mid-to-late 1960's. A gigantic poster in two sections depicting an African warior, acting as an... 86 YANO JAPANESE CIRCUS POSTER Half Sheet (approximately 22"x28"), 1956. This is a very unusual, colorful, and actually quite well-known poster advertising one of Japan's oldest native circuses. It has been pictured in various books about circuses worldwide, and had been previou... 87 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS HERALDS Each measuring approximaltely 11"x28" in size and printed on tow sides, this fine assortment of five different broadsides from the Greatest Show on Earth spans a period between 1919, the first years of the RBB&B Combined Shows, through 1937. Some of... 88 ASSORTED CIRCUS CIRCUS HERALDS Each measuring approximaltely 11"x28" in size and printed on two sides, this assortment of four different broadsides from various shows spans a period between 1925 through 1937, including COLE BROS. CIRCUS WITH CLYDE BEATTY, CARL HAGENBECK-WALLACE C... 89 EDWARD J. KELTY PHOTOGRAPH Measuring approximately 12"x20" in size, this original panoramic photograph by Edward J. Kelty shows the entire cast of the 1935 HAGENBECK-WALLACE AND FREPAUGH-SELLS BROS. CIRCUS, taken in Lancaster, PA, on August 5, 1935. B- Cond, with no tears, go... 90 EDWARD J. KELTY PHOTOGRAPH Measuring approximately 12"x20" in size, this original panoramic photograph looks to be a proof print by Edward J. Kelty depicting P.A. Mac GRATH's Tractor Dept... "The Power Behind" the HAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS, taken in New London, CT, on July 175,... 91 EDWARD J. KELTY PHOTOGRAPH Image measuring approximately 8"x22" in size, this re-strike panoramic photograph made from a negative of the original by Edward J. Kelty photo shows the entire cast of the HAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS, posed in wardrobe for the GEISHA spectacle, which ... 92 JOHN STEUART CURRY: FLYING CODONAS PRINT Measuring approximately 18"x22" in size, this is an original print of John Steuart Curry's famous painting "THE FLYING CODONAS," copyrighted by the New York Graphic Society and issued through New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art sometime in the late... 93 LILLIAN LEITZEL CODONA FUNERAL CARD PHOTOGRAPH 1931. An original invitation card announcing funeral services for LILLIAN LEITZEL CODONA in Long Beach, CA, followed by the unveiling of the monument at Inglewood Park Cemetery. The announcement is accompanied by an original real photo postcard ima... 94 MERLE EVANS SIGNED CHRISTMAS CARD ATWELL PHOTOGRAP 1953-1986. An original Christmas greeting card inscribed by legendary bandmaster MERLE EVANS, reading "Have a grand Holiday Season, Stay well. Best Wishes, Merle Evans." It is accompanied by an original HARRY ATWELL photograph picturing Evans in s... 95 HAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS WAGON ID TAG Measuring approximately 4"x6" in size, this original cast pot-metal plate was affixed to the wagons and rolling equipment of the HAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS in the late 1920's and into the 1930's. A previous owner painted the plate red and white, bolte... 96 BARNUM & BAILEY - CLEOPATRA COURIER 1912. A 36-page advance courier promoting Barnum & Bailey's 1912 appearance in Albany, NY, and featuring the grand spectacle CLEOPATRA. The booklet measures approximately 7"x10" in size. Cond B/B- with less than average age wear and toning to cove... 97 BARNUM'S GREATEST SHOW, GREAT LONDON CIRCUS 1881. A 32-page animal booklet from BARNUM'S GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH, GREAT LONDON CIRCUS, SANGER'S ROYAL BRITISH MENAGERIE AND GRAND INTERNATIONAL ALLIED SHOW. The booklet measures approximately 7"x10" in size. Cond B-/C- with minor paper loss and ... |
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