Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 584
Archive of Circus photographs, RPPCs, and other promotional ephemera. Circa mid-20th century.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$330
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
Archive of Circus photographs, RPPCs, and other promotional ephemera. Circa mid-20th century. Predominantly black and white. Approximately 130, some signed and inscribed. Images include jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, animal acts, clowns, balancing acts, and more. Roughly 80 are of a circus exhibition.
Items 10 1/4 x 8 1/2" or smaller.
Condition
Overall good.
Available payment options
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