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Wed, Oct 23, 2019 02:30AM EDT
Lot 727

P.T. Barnum?s National Poultry Show Polka.

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Barnum, P.T. Barnum?s National Poultry Show Polka. New York: Berry & Gordon/Sarony & Co., 1855. Color lithographed sheet music cover for a song composed by Francis Brown, bearing a central bust portrait of Barnum surrounded by chickens, a peacock, and other birds. 13 ? x 10?. Linen backed. Short closed tears at edges, some touching image.