Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
Sat, Apr 30, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 391
Star Tobacco / The Leading Brand of the World. 1894. [Bosto...
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
Star Tobacco / The Leading Brand of the World. 1894. [Boston]: Forbes Co. Color chromolithograph poster on card backing, advertising the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. (St. Louis) brand. Theatrical circus illustration depicting a clown in a red star-pattern costume and hat, with painted face, flanked by two scantily-clad showgirls holding boxes of Star Tobacco. 15 7/8 x 12?. With grommet hole punched to top edge, as issued. Several areas of expert over-painting to top edge of image. B+/B.
