Barnum and Bailey, Cleopatra Circus Poster by Strobridge Litho Co., Cincinnati and New York, circa 1912. Mounted and linen backed. Measures 38.875 in. x 29.125 in. sheet size and 40.125 in. x 30 in. total. Horizontal fold line across center the entire width of poster, some minor creases and tears. Overall F-G/G condition. This is the most complex and precisely printed of all Strobridge Circus posters. The registration - even in the tiniest detail - is perfect throughout the entire sheet. A masterpiece of lithography. (A Linen Backed poster is a poster that is archivally mounted to acid free paper and canvas. Fold lines, if any, and other defects become less noticeable, sometimes even invisible. It can be rolled for shipping and is ready for framing. This is the preferred archival method for conserving and/or restoring of a poster). Unframed. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Mark Rucker Collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.