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Lot of Ephemera Related to Barnum's American Museum.

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Barnum's American Museum, New York.: S.C., Avery. Barnum's American Museum, New York. New York, 1853. Wood engraving portraying P.T. Barnum's American Museum on Broadway in New York City. 10 x 8". Pasted on board, browning along edges of

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c1853 Engraving Barnum's American Museum: c1853 engraving of Barnum's American Museum, Dutch origin "Barnum's Amerikaansch Museum Te New York", published by Steend and Blommers. Fine, measures 5.75 x 7.75". Reserve: $40.00 Shipping: Domestic:

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P.T. Barnum Letters on Personalized Letterhead: (1) Addressed to R. V. Browning Natick, R.I. regarding a "negro" and a Harvey Buckley a concert manager, with coordinating P.T. Barnum cover. (1) P.T. Barnum signed letter on Barnum's American Museum

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An Illustrated Catalogue and Guide Book to Barnum’s America...: AN ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE AND GUIDE BOOK TO BARNUM’S AMERICAN MUSEUM. New York: Printed and Published for the Proprietor (Wynkoop, Hallenbeck & Thomas, Steam Book and Job Printers), ca. 1850. Ori

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Lot of Carnival and Circus Ephemera. Assorted 20th: Lot of Carnival and Circus Ephemera. Assorted 20th century American circus and carnival ephemera, including: (6) wallets of business cards related to circus, carnival, and other trades; a binder of as

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Antique Book: P T Barnum's Museum - Illustrated: Antique Book: P T Barnum's Museum - Illustrated. size: 12.5 x 10.5

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Lot of Carnival and Circus Scrapbooks. Thirteen folio: Lot of Carnival and Circus Scrapbooks. Thirteen folio scrapbooks filled with newspaper clippings, magazine articles, ticket stubs, and other ephemera related to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circ

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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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P.T. Barnum's Circus Museum and Menagerie.: Barnum, P.T. (Phineas Taylor) and Sarah Burke. P.T. Barnum's Circus Museum and Menagerie. New York: White & Allen, 1888. First edition. Cloth-backed color lithographed covers. Stunning color lithograp

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Ad pamphlet for P.T. Barnum's Fair 1873: Heading: (Circuses) Author: Crum, William C. Title: Illustrated History of Wild Animals and Other Curiosities Contained in P.T. Barnum's Great Traveling World's Fair, Museum, Menagerie, Polytechnic In

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Lot of Ephemera Related to Barnum's American Museum.

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Barnum, P.T. (Phineas Taylor). Lot of Ephemera Related to Barnum's American Museum. Twelve pieces, including seven stereoviews (1860s—70s), two with views showing the ruins of the building after the massive fire, and two of Barnum at Yosemite Falls; an envelope bearing an engraving of the façade of the museum; three tickets to Jenny Lind concerts (1850); and a Harper's Weekly engraving (1868) of the fire at the museum.

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Lot of Ephemera Related to Barnum's American Museum.

Name: Lot of Ephemera Related to Barnum's American Museum.
SKU: 57022560
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

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