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Al Ringling’s Double Specialty Show. Chicago: National Prin...

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Al Ringling’s Double Specialty Show. Chicago: National Printing Co., ca. 1881. Early herald advertising Al Ringling’s comic play “The Dude.” Also features marionettes, a Yankee humorist, and Negro comedian in “two hours of innocent fun.” Illustrated with engravings of a magician, acrobats, and comedians. On thin paper. 23 ¾ x 9 1 /8”. Old stain in top edge. Slight losses in margins. SCARCE.

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Al Ringling’s Double Specialty Show. Chicago: National Prin...

Name: Al Ringling’s Double Specialty Show. Chicago: National Prin...
SKU: 135055450
Price: 2800 USD
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