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TIEBOR, Capt. Roland (Sr.). Group of Capt. Tiebor trained c...: TIEBOR, Capt. Roland (Sr.). Group of Capt. Tiebor trained circus seals ephemera. American and British, ca. 1910s/50s. Approximately 20 pieces, including photographs, programs, route cards, postcards,

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[CLOWNS]. Seven CDVs of circus and performing clowns. V.p. ...: [CLOWNS]. Seven CDVs of circus and performing clowns. V.p. (American and European), ca. 1870s/80s. Fine group of carte-de-visite photographs of clowns, including George L. Fox, the others unidentified

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Four American circus posters. Circa 1930s/40s. Including Wa...: Four American circus posters. Circa 1930s/40s. Including Wallace Bros., James M. Cole, and Downie Bros. Includes two one-sheets; one panel; and one half-sheet. Downie Bros. on old linen-backing, other

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Lot of American Circus Programs. Circa 1950s/70s.: Lot of American Circus Programs. Circa 1950s/70s. Approximately 65 programs total. Includes programs for the Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros. Circus, Sailor Circus, Hoxie Bros. Circus, and more.

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[BARNUM & BAILEY]. Group of 13 circus couriers. Circa 1900s...: [BARNUM & BAILEY]. Group of 13 circus couriers. Circa 1900s/10s. Full color couriers for the Barnum & Bailey Circus depicting various acts with vignettes of the founders on many. Overall condition fai

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Group of 7 circus couriers. Circa 1920s/30s. Illustrated in...: Group of 7 circus couriers. Circa 1920s/30s. Illustrated in black and white and color. Christy Bros. 5 Ring Circus, Cole Bros. Circus, La Mont Bros. John Robinson’s Circus, and Sparks Shows. Ove

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[R.B.B.B.]. Late 1920s/Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey a...: [R.B.B.B.]. Late 1920s/Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and signed circus photograph collection. Group of 26 studio photographs and snapshots of circus performers, nearly all inscribed and signed, w

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Large Group of Vintage Circus and Carnival Photographs: All organized by company. Includes ringling bros, foley and burk, king bros, and more. Largest envelope measures 4 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches

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EDWARD J. KELTY CIRCUS PHOTOGRAPH: EDWARD J. KELTY (AMERICAN, 1888-1967) LARGE FORMAT CIRCUS PHOTOGRAPH OF THE COLE BROS. CLYDE BEATTY CIRCUS, NEW YORK HIPPODROME, SEASON OF 1937. A WONDERFUL IMAGE OF THE ENTIRE CAST AND OWNERSHIP, INC

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Al. G. Barnes Circus. File of documents, photographs, and e...: Al. G. Barnes Circus. File of documents, photographs, and ephemera. Circa 1920s/30s. Thick file of material related to the Al. G. Barnes Circus, as well as Al. G. Barnes-Sell Floto Combined, including

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Group of 10 American circus photographs. Circa 1930s/50s. S...

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Group of 10 American circus photographs. Circa 1930s/50s. Silver prints, generally 8 x 10” to 10 x 14”. Includes two snake charmers (one signed by “Senorita Carmen”); equilibrists; a tiger trainer with cubs; showgirl balancing on an elephant trunk; R.B.B.&B bill-posters; aerial view of circus lot; Mlle. DeValois, R.B.B.&B equestrienne, 1947; and wagons and elephants outside a tent. Three stamped by Edward A. Scanland; one by G.E. Ginter. NICE LOT.

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Group of 10 American circus photographs. Circa 1930s/50s. S...

Name: Group of 10 American circus photographs. Circa 1930s/50s. S...
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