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Lot 367
[BARNUM, P. T.]. The "District Railway" Authorised Guide to Olympia, and Authenticated Life of P. T. Barnum.
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[BARNUM, P. T.]. The "District Railway" Authorised Guide to Olympia, and Authenticated Life of P. T. Barnum. London: Alfred Boot and Son, Publishers, (1889). Original wrappers, stapled, with engraved portrait of Barnum. 8vo. 62, [2]pp.
Folding plan of Olympia, and folding map of London. Numerous illustrations, timetables, advertisements.
A scarce guidebook from Barnum's fourteen-week run in London in November, 1889. The show was a major success, drawing an estimated 30,000 visitors a day.
Condition
Date inked on lower cover; occasional light spotting, few short tears.
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