[CIRCUS]. Group of 24 vintage and antiquarian circus books and magazines. V.p., v.d. (late 19th century - mid-20th century). 4to and smaller; most illustrated. Includes:

BARNUM, P.T. Struggles & Triumphs. Hartford, 1869. First edition.

MAY, Earl Chapin. The Circus from Rome to Ringling. New York, 1932. First edition, with dust-jacket and promotional herald/broadside.

JENNINGS, John J. Theatrical and Circus Life. St. Louis, 1882.

The New York Clipper Almanac for 1882. Includes full-page ad sponsored by Forepaugh & Adams. 

Five circus-themed Big Little Books.

Seven issues of magazines related to circus and model railroads, and others.

Condition varies; some covers worn, some shaken bindings, but overall good collectable condition.