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1/13/2024 - Circus & Allied Arts Auction
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CIRCUS AND ALLIED ARTS MEMORABILIA AUCTION FEATURING FINE, RARE AND USUAL BOOKS AND EPHEMERA IN THE CATEGORIES OF CIRCUS, SIDESHOW, THEATER, CARNIVAL, MAGIC, WILD WEST, ICE SHOW, VAUDEVILL AND MORE.
BIDDING HELD LIVE ONLINE ONLY. 1 CIRCUS: MAGIE DER MANEGE (Trans: Magic of the Ring Since its publication 45 years ago, this has remained one of the most sought after of European titles, detailing the history and culture of the circus globally. It has been purported that, after all this time, only about one-dozen copies of this rem... 2 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JUMBO�S KEEPER AND JUMBO�S BIOGRA An extraordinarily scarce original volume on Barnum�s legendry elephant Jumbo, by (and about) his keeper and �friend.� GD+. Firm binding, with discoloration to engraved cover. 3 LIFE STORY OF THE RINGLING BROTHERS � by Alfred Ri An unusually rare first impression of Ringling�s book about his siblings and their circus, this is another extremely desirable volume for collectors and historians around the globe. GD+/VG, with less than average wear to cover. A must! 4 JOIES DU CIRQUE (Trans: Joys of the Circus) � by F Here is another handsome European edition devoted to the international circus. It includes a treasure trove of outstanding images captured in circus rings all over the world. VG+, with paper loss to the original dust jacket on the upper left-hand c... 5 PINK COAT, SPANGLES AND SAWDUST � by Frank Foster. This is a fine autobiography of England�s famous ringmaster (with Lord George Sanger�s, Bertram Mills, Paulo�s Circuses, etc.). A most enjoyable work, with a forward by Sir Charles B. Cochran. VG. 6 I LOVED ROUGUES: THE LIFE OF AN ELEPHANT TRAMP � b Considered to be one of the finest volumes on the relationship between elephant and human, this outstanding work is as moving as it is informative. VG+. 7 THE WILD ANIMAL TRAINER IN AMERICA � by Joanne Car A fine study on the subject of wild animal acts and their trainers/presenters, this work is a coveted research volume to researchers and historians alike. VG+. 8 LOUIS ROTH: FORTY YEARS WITH JUNGLE KILLERS � by D Of Hungarian descent, Louis Roth was one of the all-time great early wild animal trainers and presenters in the U.S. Robeson�s biography of this legend is comprehensive and fascinating. This is a beautiful first edition copy. VG+. 9 CIRQUE KNIE: UNE DYNASTIE DU CIRQUE (Trans: A Circ This book is a collection of essays *by various authors and historians paying homage to the heritage of the famous Swiss Circus Knie. It is a marvelous volume, featuring countless remarkable images. In any language, this is a spectacular edition. ... 10 CIRCUS: EEN BRILANTE REPORTAGE OVER EEN OPWINDEND Here is a stunning volume from the Netherlands � with text in Dutch � celebrating the Swiss Circus Knie. Another stunning European volume that has always been in international demand. VG+. 11 QUESTA SERA GRANDE SPETTACOLO (Trans: Great Show T This scarce edition focuses primarily on the history of the circus in Italy, but also includes countless references to the worldwide traditions of the genre and its influences on the Italian counterpart. A fascinating study. G+/VG, with slight foxi... 12 FOUR YEARS IN EUROPE WITH BUFFALO BILL � by Charle A tremendous scarcity, this is a remarkable and descriptive narrative of Buffalo Bill�s successful tour with his show in foreign lands from 1903 � 1907. A beautiful copy! VG+. 13 PAWNEE BILL�S TRUE HISTORY OF THE GREAT WEST: THIR Self-published by Pawnee Bill (Major Gordon W. Lillie), himself, this rare volume resembles a hardcover combination of the show�s advance courier, souvenir program and, to an extent, a dime novel. It is a jewel of a book, catering to the legend... 14 LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF BUFFALO BILL � by William F As was the case with P. T. Barnum being his own author, biographer, or both, countless editions of Cody�s life story � many of them �firsts� � also exist. In some instances a slight adjustment to the title, or image on the c... 15 THRILLING LIVES OF BUFFALO BILL AND PAWNEE BILL � A similar situation with this particular volume as indicated with the previous catalog item (#22), from the standpoint that different impressions of the book are detectable by color variations of the cover cloth. This work praises the partnership be... 16 ON THE ROAD WITH BERTRAM MILLS � by A. Stanley Wil The author was a press agent for Bertram Mills� show, which was, in its day, England largest tented circus. This is a difficult title to find, and a fine volume, indeed. VG. 17 GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH � by M. Willson Disher. 1s The author was a press agent for Bertram Mills� show, which was, in its day, England largest tented circus. This is a difficult title to find, and a fine volume, indeed. VG. 18 A ZOO ON WHEELS: BOSTOCK AND WOMBWELL�S MENAGERIE This is a very comprehensive pictorial volume documenting this famous traveling enterprise. Scores of images never before seen in print elsewhere. Highly sought after by researchers and historians worldwide. VG. 19 CIRCUS � by Christian Staub. 1st Ed, 1957. John What little text is included between the covers of this spectacular volume � which, by the way, includes a brief forward by the famous clown Grock � is in English. It is, first and foremost, a book of photographs, all of which are stunnin... 20 GIRL SHOW: INTO THE CANVAS WORLD OF BUMP AND GRIND The absolute definitive work on carnival girl shows. An absolute must. VG 21 IT�S A SMALL WORLD: ALL ABOUT MIDGETS � by Walter A well-known but extremely scarce volume on �little people,� with several outstanding chapters on famous show business personalities throughout the ages, including Tom Thumb, Major Mite, Singer�s Midgets, etc. Definitive, in every sen... 22 MY VERY UNUSUAL FRIENDS � by Ward Hall. 1st Ed, 1 Recognized worldwide as the �King of the Side Show,� Hall was unquestionably one of the most colorful showmen of the 20th Century. Year after year, decade upon decade, he and his partner Chris Christ operated what many believe to have been... 23 PUBLIC CULTURE IN THE EARLY REPUBLIC: PEALE�S MUSE A brilliant academic study of Charles Willson Peale�s curious collections and operation. A beautiful volume in outstanding condition. VG+/EXC. 24 GRIND SHOW: WEIRDNESS AS ENTERTAINMENT � by Fred O The author grew up in Sarasota, Florida, and was surrounded and influenced by circus and carnival activity throughout his early life. Moving to the west coast, he pursued a successful career in motion pictures, but maintained his love for sideshow a... 25 GENERAL TOM THUMB - SKETCH OF THE LIFE, PERSONAL A This rare, original pamphlet was sold as a souvenir wherever the miniature couple appeared. It is in amazingly fine condition from cover to cover, with a firm binding, and one very small tear on the inside first page. VG. 26 TRAVELING WITH A CIRCUS: A HISTORY OF HUNTING�S NE Here is an engrossing booklet detailing the touring season (April through October) of this obscure rail show. In traditional route book style, it documents personnel, department heads, and includes a �Showman�s Directory� and guide. ... 27 THE WAYS OF THE CIRCUS � by Al Priddy. 1930. Pam Formerly with the Al G. Barnes, John Robinson, and Ringling-Barnum Circuses (in what capacity we aren�t exactly sure), Priddy became a public speaker on the subject of circus, lecturing for civic organizations, churches, schools, and so forth. ... 28 CIRCUS DAYS and What Goes On Back of the Big Top � This is a wonderful pictorial booklet detailing the daily activities of a major railroad circus, from setting-up the big top, parading, presenting the show, and finally, moving on to the next town. A visual gem. 29 HALF CENTURY CIRCUS REVIEWS AND OLD TIME RED WAGON An interesting collection of short essays and historic sketches detailing circus undertakings between the 1860�s � 1890�s. Bernard was a well-known and respected collector of early circus history. VG+. One of the nicest specimens of... 30 EMMETT KELLY, SR. - "WHITE FACE" - ORIGINAL PEN, I A lifelong cartoonist, both in and out of makeup, Kelly was constantly sketching. This is a late-in-life original of a classic 1920's-30's era white face clown. It measures approx 11 x 15.25" and is in VG+ condition. This would be stunning matted... 31 EMMETT KELLY, SR. EPHEMERA LOT. � 1957-1967. Spanning an approx. ten-plus year period, this lot includes an original Rand McNally �Elf� book: Emmett Kelly in Willie The Clown (1957) - VG+/EXC - three different 12� vinyl LP�s: Sing Along With Emmett Kelly (Forum, 1962), A... 32 CLOWNS � by John H. Towsen. 1st Ed, 1976. Hawtho Towsen�s research is in depth, and his writing colorful and intriguing. This fine work has always been a favorite �go to� volume for those studying up on the history of clowns and clowning. Clothbound copies of this book are consider... 33 CLOWN ALLEY � by Bill Ballantine. 1st Ed, 1982. An absolute must for the connoisseur of all things clown, Ballantine�s work is an intense study of the men and women behind the greasepaint of the Feld-era Greatest Show on Earth. Highly acclaimed and deeply respected as a definitive work, this... 34 CLOWNS � by Michel Louis. 1st Ed, 1977. Aby Geor This book is quite a rarity, having been published in both an English language and French language edition. According to WorldCat.org, there are only five academic libraries worldwide that have a copy of this volume in their holdings. The Tegge Ci... 35 CHICKYS: DEUX CLOWNS AU CIRQUE / ZWEI CLOWNS IM ZI With text in both French and German, this full color pictorial volume pays homage to two of Europe�s most beloved clowns. Wonderful! VG+/EXC. 36 HISTOIRE DU CIRQUE � by Serge. 1st Ed, 1947. Lib Serge was apparently well-enough known throughout France, at least, to be identified in print by a single moniker � be it surname or given. This specific volume is rather well-known and referenced in European writings. It is not easy to find ... 37 ZIRKUS: EINE UNROMANTISCHE REPORTAGE (Trans: An Un This book provides its viewer a fascinating peek behind the iron curtain, at the traveling tented circuses of the early 1960�s, in East Germany. Breathtaking photographic images capturing Circus Busch and Circus Olympia on the road, in action. ... 38 MARKEDSG�GL OG CIRKUSL�JER (Trans: Market Fairs an You needn�t read Danish to savor this marvelous pictorial volume on the world history of circus. It is an amazing book, packed with hundreds of incredible photographs from cover to cover. VG. Clean throughout, with firm binding, but a split ou... 39 CIRKUS CAVALCADE � Edited by Erik Stockmarr. 1st Featuring a foreword by famous European clown Ren� Rivels, this is a marvelous photographic celebration of all things circus, from one corner of the globe to another. Outstanding images crammed between these covers! Scarce. GD+/VG, with less ... 40 A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN CARNIVAL, VOLS Respected as one of, if not the finest study on the carnival industry in the United States, tracing its roots to the fairs of Europe, as far back as the mid-1600�s. Researchers and historians refer to this work consistently. VG. DJ has magic... 41 A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN CARNIVAL, VOLS Ibid. VG. Paper/image loss on lower right corner of DJ, but book is clean throughout 42 A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN CARNIVAL, VOL. Not quite a decade after the first two volumes of McKennon�s masterful work on carnivals was published, this glorious third volume was added to the mix, and it is every bit as wonderful as the previous. VG+. 43 WORLD OF MIRTH SHOWS: A REMEMBRANCE � by Bob Golds This, I believe, was the book that started it all for Bob Goldsack as an author and eventual publisher. The beloved World of Mirth Shows had/has many followers, and this marvelous volume, long out of print and circulation, is very desirable. VG. 44 RUBIN & CHERRY (CARNIVAL) � by Chris Audibert. 1s Published by Goldsack, this book follows in the same format as the bulk of other Midway publications. Tipped into the inside back cover of this volume is a handsome and extremely high-quality reproduction of a 1925 �yard-long� panoramic ph... 45 A PORTFOLIO OF AMERICAN CARNIVAL VINTAGE PHOTOS, V Minimal text only in this volume: primarily photos with captions. Outstanding! 46 ROYAL AMERICAN SHOWS, WORLD�S LARGEST MIDWAY: A PI One of Goldsack�s most popular volumes, long out of circulation and highly sought after. Fantastic! DG+/VG-, with an approx. 1.5� repair to lower spine. 47 THE JAMES E. STRATES SHOWS: A PICTORIAL HISTORY � Goldsack's volumes on American carnivals got better and better as time progressed. This volume is a fine example of the growth in publication values from the earlier (but still excellent) offerings. 48 A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE CLYDE BEATTY-COLE BROS. Goldsack was his own author/publisher of numerous circus and carnival books, all of which had relatively low print runs. This volume covers the Beatty-Cole outfit thoroughly through 5-plus decades. GD+/VG, with a vertical bend through the back cove... 49 I NEVER WENT TO CLOWN COLLEGE � by Frank Cain. 1s Cain began trouping in the early 1940�s as a circus band musician. He donned his white-face makeup in 1944 and soon became fairly well-known for his clowning. He trouped with many different circuses between the mid-1940�s until the mid-t... 50 DANDELIONS IN THE SNOW: THE YEARS 1957 - 1987 � by This is an extremely crude specimen of a book, with mediocre *photocopied photographs illustrating a typewritten manuscript, hastily assembled at a nearby quick-print facility. The historical content, however, is quite good, and deserves recognition... 51 DOWNIE BROS ORIGINAL CIRCUS POSTERS: LOT OF THREE All three original date sheet bills for the motorized Downie Bros Circus at Chattanooga, TN, October 6, 1935, and a year later, on August 23, 1936. There is a one-sheet vertical (approx. 28 x 42�), and two different one-sheet horizontals (each... 52 RINGING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY ORIGINAL CIRCUS P All three original date sheet bills for Ringling-Barnum�s one-day-stand at Chattanooga, TN, October 24, 1935. There is a rare two-sheet vertical (approx. 42 x 56�) - a one-sheet vertical - (approx. 28 x 42�), and a one-sheet horiz... 53 RINGING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY ORIGINAL CIRCUS P All three original date sheet bills for Ringling-Barnum�s one-day-stand at Chattanooga, TN, October 23, 1941, and four years later, on October 13, 1945. There is a half-sheet horizontal (approx. 22 x 28�), and two one-sheet verticals (each ... 54 RINGING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER: AD Designed and illustrated by the famous World War II artist Lawson Wood, this was one of the most popular lithographs ever commissioned and used by the Greatest Show on Earth. A poignant detail to the illustration is the lack of an adult male figur... 55 RINGING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER: MO Another popular pictorial from the mid-1940�s, this one was illustrated by artist Bill Bailey, who created many famous images for Ringling. Here we view a mother and baby hippo casually bathing in the river. This is a half-sheet (approx. 22 x... 56 CIRCUS HOLIDAY: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE GREATES A very uncommon book, to say the least, this one is beautifully illustrated by the acclaimed circus photographer Loomis Dean. Hard to find. GD+. Average wear to cover, with clean pages throughout 57 PINK LEMONADE � by Maxwell Frederic Coplan. 1st E For decades, one of the most desirable books about the circus ever published in the US. Primarily a book of photographs, all through the lens of Coplan, himself, this volume captures the massiveness of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in all of it... 58 CIRCUS PARADES: A PICTURE HISTORY - by C. P. Fox. An early work by well-known circus historian, �Chappie� Fox, this volume is hard to beat when it comes to detailing the glorious days of yesteryear�s circus street parades. VG. Dust jacket has paper loss in upper left corner, but con... 59 I LOVE YOU HONEY, BUT THE SEASON�S OVER � by Conni This is one the all-time classic American circus sagas, about a young city girl � with no show business experience whatsoever � who joins the Greatest Show on Earth on a whim. A marvelous true story. VG. 60 CIRCUS TRAINS � by Charles Philip Fox. 1st Ed, 19 This was �Chappie� Fox�s first official publication book-wise, and although it is more of an oversized pamphlet than a full-fledged book, it �s a dandy, no matter what. The photographs depicting the Ringling-Barnum train are out ... 61 RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY TRAIN RULES AND Issued to every performer on both the red and blue units of the circus, this handbook � in eight different languages � explains all of the mandatory rules and conditions of traveling and living aboard the train. VG+. Highly sought after. 62 RINGLING BROS and BARNUM & BAILEY PERSONAL LIGHTIN These are definitely one of a kind items from the early Feld-era Greatest Show on Earth. The first folio, identified as the personal property of FRANK PERRY, contains his handwritten notes, diagrams, cues, and technical specs for lighting the 1971... 63 RINGLING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY LETTERHEAD REAMS Unused stationery bearing the familiar Ringling-Barnum logo, showing the Washington, DC, New Mexico Avenue address. Hundreds of blank letterheads in the first (approx. 2� stack). Also, a second pile (approx. one-half inch) of Ringling-Barnum M... 64 RINGLING BROS and BARNUM & BAILEY NEW/OLD STOCK SO Stashed away for years, this assortment of five different circus Tee-shirts, all sold on the souvenir stands of the Greatest Show on Earth years ago, have never once been worn. Three were in original shrink wrap until opened to photograph for this c... 65 LORD OF THE RINGS: GUNTHER GEBEL-WILLIAMS � Introd Produced as a Christmas gift to the hierarchy of the Feld organization, as well as to executives of the various venues in which the circus exhibited, this scarce limited impression soon became a �holy grail� volume sought after by circus en... 66 UNTAMED: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CIRCUS�S GREATEST AN Williams�s autobiography was a commercially successful volume when published, proving his popularity with the general public. He was, perhaps, the last real �mega-star� of the Greatest Show on Earth. This copy, in beautiful condition... 67 DANTE, SIM-SALA-BIM: 50 TRICKS FOR EVERYBODY. Pro Sold at theaters wherever the master of magic and illusion performed, this wonderful program booklet is simple marvelous. VG+/EXC. 68 WE REMEMBER DANTE � by Joel Ray. 1st Ed, 1993. N Here is a marvelous volume for magicians and magic historians. This is a privately published book of personal memories contributed by some of Dante�s closest friends: all magicians themselves, including Jay Marshall, Lee Grabel, Percy Abbott, D... 69 HOUDINI: THE CAREER OF ERIC WEISS � by Kenneth Sil This is one of the most captivating studies of the legendary illusionist and his remarkable life. Recommended. VG+/EXC. 70 A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ENGLISH CONJURING 1581 � 1876, V Companion-like volumes to the famous Toole Stott �Circus and Allied Arts Bibliographies� (Vols. 1 � 5), these two smaller editions� focus exclusively on British magic, and are essential reference works to magic historians. VG+. 71 MAGIC SHOP CATALOGS, 1950�s: TWO DIFFERENT. Here are two marvelous original magic shop catalogs dating back 65-plus years. Both are illustrated with score upon score of whimsical and wonderful illustrations of tricks and apparatuses. The earliest of the pair is dated 1952, from Douglas Magic... 72 COL. TIM McCOY�S REAL WILD WEST: COMPLETE HISTORY When the McCoy show took to the rails in April of 1938, nobody, especially McCoy himself, would have guessed that the show wouldn�t stay out more than a couple of weeks in total. This outstanding book, meticulously researched and brilliantly wr... 73 KEN MAYNARD ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE LOBBY CARDS FR Offered as one lot are three original 11 x 14� theatrical lobby cards from Ken Maynard�s 1928 silent film �THE WAGON SHOW.� All three are in fine overall condition, with light pencil marking on one, pinholes in white corner borde... 74 A YOUTH IN BABYLON: CONFESSIONS OF A TRASH-FILM KI No stranger to the itinerant show industry, Friedman made his fortune � of sorts � in the cinematic world of cult and sleaze. His autobiography is fascinating, amusing, and at times as far-out as you can imagine. This book, like his films... 75 CURISOITIES OF THE AMERICAN STAGE � by Laurence Hu This is a handsome volume in its own rite, rich in sketches America�s of Dramatis Personae. Amazingly rare and highly sought after, this copy is a beautiful specimen of the title. VG+. 76 ONCE A CLOWN, ALWAYS A CLOWN � by DeWolf Hopper. Written in collaboration with Wesley Winans Stout, this scarce volume is a collection of reminiscences of the noted comedic stage actor, well-known for his performance of �Casey At The Bat.� AV+/GD, with soiling to original dust jacket and... 77 AMUSEMENTS OF OLD LONDON, VOLS. 1 and 2 - by Willi Boulton was active as an author in the 1900s. This illustrated two-volume set, published first in 1901, is perhaps the most famous of his works. It examines how popular entertainment in London changed dramatically between the restoration of Charles ... 78 MARIONETTES, MASKS AND SHADOWS � by Winifred H. Mi An early edition of this well-known volume on the art of puppetry. VG 79 TONY PASTOR: DEAN OF THE VAUDEVILLE STAGE � by Par This is a lesser-known and very fine biographical sketch of one of vaudeville�s kingpins. VG+. 80 SHOW LIFE IN AMERICA � by William Lambert. 1st Ed Lambert, under the penname of Will Delavoye, assembled this unusual and rather fascinating collection of anecdotes, historical tidbits, poems, and whatever else you might think of, highlighting circus, wild west, burlesque, drama, and so on. Itï¿... 81 SAWDUST AND SPANGLES: STORIES AND SECRETS OF THE C Reprinted as a very limited edition in the mid-1960�s, a first edition of this volume is a rare find, in any condition. This particular copy is above average and better, although the black outline of the original embossed cover detail is about ... 82 WIZARD OF THE WIRE: THE STORY OF CON COLLEANO - by Probably the foremost of Australian circus historians, St Leon has authored a number of books on international circus legends from the land down under. This biography of the great wire walker Con Colleano is a work of art. Highly recommended. VG+. 83 A RINGLING BY ANY OTHER NAME: THE STORY OF JOHN RI Much has been written over the decades about John Ringling North - his life, his loves, his music, and so on. This is an intriguing biography of the man behind the big top. Well researched and poetically written. VG+. 84 PIONEER CIRCUSES OF THE WEST - by Chang Reynolds. The story of California�s first traveling circus in Gold Rush times. A fine account and enjoyable read. VG+. 85 CIRCUS SCRAPBOOK: ASSORTED MAGAZINE and NEWSPAPER A large format book (approx. 16 x 16x 1�) nicely assembled and filled with 34 pages of magazine and newspaper cuttings, etc. A nice collection of material and subject matter. The book is held together with lacing - removed to snap images as s... 86 CIRCUS POSTCARD ALBUMS: LOT OF TWO, WITH SNAPSHOTS A huge assortment of original circus theme postcards dating back into the 1940�s, featuring view of the Ringling-Barnum winter quarters in Sarasota, various circus museums and attractions, performers, animals, clowns, etc. There are original B&... 87 HOLIDAY ON ICE PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS: LOT OF 60-PLUS Found in the briefcase of an old publicist for the famous ice show, this assortment of original 8 x 10� glossy promotional photographs brings back the excitement of the classic ice reviews of yesteryear. Over 60 different photos, many with capt... 88 CIRCUS PHONOGRAPH RECORD COLLECTION: LOT 50+ PCS This is an all-embracing and exciting assortment of original phonograph records including (mostly) 12" vinyl LPs, plus a few 78s. MERLE EVANS and the RBB&B BAND are well represented here, along with numerous other circus band recordings, calliope mus... 89 IMMENSE CIRCUS VHS VIDEOTAPE LIBRARY: LOT 160+ PCS An overwhelming accumulation of approximately 160 original VHS videocassettes containing somewhere between 300-400 collective hours; possibly more, of rare, unusual, and unseen archival footage, gathered from private collections across the US, Canada... 90 KING BROS and CRISTIANI CIRCUS POSTER: GLORIOUS FR One-Sheet (approx. 28 x 42�). Perhaps the very finest imprinted specimen ever of this particular stock bill, with animated font impressions, etc. Unmounted. VG+ overall, with creases from folds, and a few small open tears on the surrounding b... 91 CRISTIANI-WALLACE BROS CIRCUS POSTER: FEMALE WIRE Panel (approx. 14 x 42� plus additional date tag). Funny Clowns and Pretty Girls: that�s what make a circus work! The Cristiani-Wallace show was a favorite among circus enthusiasts during its short (two year) lifespan. Unmounted. VG+ ov... 92 HUNT BROS CIRCUS POSTER: PERFORMING CHIMPANZEES. Half-sheet (approx. 22 x 28� plus additional date tag). This was one of Globe�s most popular stock poster images, but was used less and less as chimp acts dwindled in availability on the show market. Today, there aren�t any monkey ac... 93 CLYDE BEATTY-COLE BROS CIRCUS: BLOOD SWEATING HIPP One-Sheet (approx. 28 x 42� plus additional date tag). �BIG OTTO,� Beatty�s beloved hippo was a major midway attraction on this gigantic circus for years. Posted for their one-day-stand at Springfield, Ohio. VG+ overall, with f... 94 RINGLING BROS and BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTERS: Half-Sheets (all, approx. 22 x 28�). Mid-sixties �pop-era� renditions of three familiar old standards, plus �new� artwork for Althoff�s horseback-riding tiger, which was a feature on the 1966 show. All are in VG+ condi... 95 HAGENBECK-WALLACE CIRCUS POSTER: CHATTANOOGA DATE One-Sheet (approx. 28 x 42�). A popular and straight forward way to promote any circus, the classic �date sheet� was a staple in circus advertising. AV+/GD overall condition, with creases from folds, and light staining. �As-isÃ... 96 BURLESQUE HARDCOVER BOOK LOT (3 PIECES): ANN CORI Three large format hardcover titles, all lavishly illustrated throughout - celebrating BURLESQUE GIRLS, comics, variety acts and opulent productions. All titles included are in GD+/VG+ condition. 97 MAGIC BOOK LOT (10 PIECES): HOUDINI, SIEGFRIED & R Here�s a nice assemblage of ten different MAGIC BOOKS - seven of which are hardcover editions, all with dust jackets, plus three soft cover volumes, as well. All titles are in VG to EXC- condition, from cover-to-cover. A great opportunity to b... 98 RUSSIAN/SOVIET CIRCUS BOOK LOT (6 PIECES), in ENGL This is a wonderful assortment of titles about the famous MOSCOW/SOVIET CIRCUS, consisting of three in English: CIRCUS RINGS AROUND RUSSIA, by David Hammarstrom (brilliant!) - THE SOVIET CIRCUS (various authors) - and THE MOSCOW CIRCUS SCHOOL, by Leo... |
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