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Circus, Sideshow & Oddities

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 308

[POSTCARDS]. Group of 35 Circus and Sideshow Postcards. 190...

Estimate: $250 - $350

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[POSTCARDS]. Group of 35 Circus and Sideshow Postcards. 1900s -- 1950s. Group of 35 German, French, and English language postcards, most early 20th century, a mix of real photos and prints. Including: Larry Benner?s Flea Circus; Teresina Fat Lady; Karl Schwach Equilibrist and equestrian circus performers; Lionel, The Lion-Faced Man A.K.A. Stephan Bribowski (1891?1932); Rosa and Josepha Blazek the pygopagus twins; several strongmen including wrestler Rudy Benold (signed) and lifter Karl Swoboda; C.H. Schafer?s Liliput troupe of small performers in costume; Der kleine Heinrich (small Henry). Mixed lot of divided and undivided backs; used and unused. Some toning and foxing, surface wear. Overall good quality images.