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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Pt. IV

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 425

[HOLTUM, John (1845–1919)]. Farewell Benefit of Holtum, Pai...

Estimate: $200 - $400

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[HOLTUM, John (1845?1919)]. Farewell Benefit of Holtum, Pair. Bristol: R. Rogers, ca. 1883. Pair of one-color pictorial broadsides, printed on different colored paper, advertising the last 3 performances of the remarkable strongman and ?Cannon King" at St. James' Hall, Bristol. With an engraving depicting Holtum wrestling two horses, pulling against each with a separate arm. Promoting the men who have accepted the challenge to catch a 14-lb. cannonball in the same manner as Holtum, also ?Professor Herwinn, Wizard of the West," ?Marvellous Marzellos," and others. Each with minor creasing, wear, tears, and folds. Good condition. Each approximately 15 x 5".