Circus, Sideshow & Carnival
Thu, May 22, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 385
Adam Forepaugh Shows. Group of 5 heralds, couriers, and pro...
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Adam Forepaugh Shows. Group of 5 heralds, couriers, and programs. Circa 1880s-90s. Including the program booklet ?Is Forepaugh's White Elephant Genuine?" (Chicago: Jno E. Jeffery Show Print, ca. 1884-5); Adam Forepaugh Book of Wonders (Philadelphia: Morrell Brothers); Adam Forepaugh's Shows: Scenes and Battles of the American Revolution courier; and two heralds (one trimmed at bottom, one in poor condition). Two are signed or stamped by Morris Anderson, a prominent civic leader and lawyer from Hannibal, Mo. A scarce grouping.
