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The Ricky Jay Collection

Sat, Feb 25, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 128

[EQUESTRIAN] Ryan’s Circus. Second Change of Splendid & Nov...

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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[EQUESTRIAN] Ryan?s Circus. Second Change of Splendid & Novel Performances. Northampton: Freeman, Printer, 1837. Letterpress broadside with large wood-engraved image of a scene from Ryan?s equestrian performance showing the rider standing on the backs of two galloping horses and brandishing a pistol, with other riders engaged in the fight, one of them flung over the back of a steed. The bill also heralds living statues, clowns, ?still vaulters? (who will throw in rapid succession first thirty one and then twenty eight somersaults), as well as an equilibrist, and fireworks show. 29 ? x 10 ??. Large chip at left, old folds, small chips.