Sold for:
$375
$375
P. T. Barnum’s Circus Children’s Picture Book. New York: White and Allen, 1888. First Edition. with thanks to the Strobridge Litho Co., Cincinnati, lithographed by G. H. Buek & Company. Oversized hardback book made for children. Seven full-page illustrated plate images and 12 black and white illustrated images that all detail a narrative by Barnum, highlighting the various performances and scenes at his circus and museum. Chipped, paper loss at edges of covers, disbound, with intact cloth spine and contents in good condition. 12 ¼ x 10 ¼”. Scarce. Fair.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-07-23
