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Lot 410
The Life and Death of Jumbo: an illustrated history of the greatest, gentlest and most historic beast that ever lived.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$450
Sold Price includes BP
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The Life and Death of Jumbo: an illustrated history of the greatest, gentlest and most historic beast that ever lived. Buffalo: Courier Co., ca. 1886. Original wrappers printed in red, black, and blue. Illustrated with vignettes and a double-page centerfold of "Jumbo's heroic death." Small 4to. 16pp. including covers. Overprinted for show in Richmond, June 11, (1886).
10 x 6 3/4".
Condition
Tape reinforcement over spine; light chipping and creases.
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