Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 541
Lot of circus programs, heralds, and route sheets (8).
Estimate: $150 - $250
Sold for
$120
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Lot of circus programs, heralds, and route sheets (8). Includes: two Barnum & Bailey programs (1893, 1897); Barnum & Bailey Official Route (1917); Hagenbeck-Wallace Official Route Sheet (1930); Van Amburgh & Co.'s New Great Golden Menagerie, Circus & Colosseum courier (ca. 1877), 16pp.; Ringling Bros. Grand Carnival of Fun herald (1883, but printed later); Gran Circo Santos Y Articas (1917); and John B. Doris' Great Inter-Ocean Shows courier (ca. 1887; trimmed cover only).
Size 17 x 12" and smaller.
Condition
Van Amburgh courier disbound, each leaf held in sleeve; scattered tape repairs, chipping, and losses; dates inked or penciled on covers.
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