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The Ricky Jay Collection Part II

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 28

[BARNUM’S MUSEUM]. Sights and Wonders in New York; includin...

Estimate: $300 - $500

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[BARNUM?S MUSEUM]?SIGHTS AND WONDERS IN NEW YORK; INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE MYSTERIES, MIRACLES, MARVELS, PHENOMENA, CURIOSITIES, AND NONDESCRIPTS, CONTAINED IN THAT GREAT CONGRESS OF WONDERS, BARNUM?S MUSEUM [COVER TITLE].?New York: J.S. Redfield, 1849. Original printed pale yellow wrappers. Illustrated with wood-engravings, including General Tom Thumb; the marriage of Mr. Robert Hales and Eliza Simpson (giants); Barnum?s ?Oriental Villa? in Bridgeport; and many zoological specimens. 12mo. 24pp. Sabin 80903.