Circus, Sideshow & Carnival
Thu, May 22, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 394
FOREPAUGH, Adam (1831-1890). Pair of Posthumously-Published...
Estimate: $200 - $400
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FOREPAUGH, Adam (1831-1890). Pair of Posthumously-Published Booklets, including: Adam Forepaugh Shows / Book of Wonders. Philadelphia: Morrell Brothers Show Printers, 1892. 8vo. Illustrated. Wrappers (toned, lightly worn, minor chipping, some foxing, soiling to wrappers). Very good. And: 4 Paw's Puzzle Book for Children of All Ages. [N.p.]: J. T. McCaddon, 1892. 12mo. Illustrated. Wrappers (minor rubbing). Fine. PRESUMED FIRST EDITIONS OF THIS UNCOMMON BOOKLETS. Forepaugh began his career as a horse-trader, achieving great success. He founded a circus, emphasizing animal acts (for a long time, he was P. T. Barnum's greatest competitor). He eventually sold his circus to James A. Bailey; Bailey eventually combined his circus with Barnum, and later, Ringling Bros ? to form the famous Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus.
