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RINGING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS LABOR STRIKE HANDOUT, 1955

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RINGING BROS AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS LABOR STRIKE HANDOUT, 1955

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Description

This is an unusual and quite scarce handout, issued by the American Federation of Labor, distributed by union members picketing on the lot of the Greatest Show on Earth at various cities along the route. Although thousands were printed and circulated, very few seem to have survived. This particular document has a typewritten annotation at the top, by C.A. Red Sonnenburg, who was on tour with the circus at the time. The flyer measures 8"x 11" in size. Cond A-/B.

Condition

ALL SALES FINAL. INVOICED POST-AUCTION, BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING COSTS. ABSENCE OF NOTES IN CONDITION REPORT SHOULD NOT BE REFLECTED AS AN ITEM IN PERFECT CONDITION. CONDITION REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST PRIOR TO THE LIVE AUCTION.