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Lot 485
The Progress of Civilization. Thrilling Incidents in Actual Border Life in the Wild West [cover title].
Estimate: $150 - $250
Sold for
$270
Sold Price includes BP
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The Progress of Civilization. Thrilling Incidents in Actual Border Life in the Wild West [cover title]. Chicago: Empire Show Print, ca. 1888. Stapled engraved wrappers. Wild West and circus program issued by the Adam Forepaugh Show. Illustrated with engravings of Wild West show scenes and dramatized historical events (Custer’s Last Rally, pioneer life, Indians attacking cowboys, sharpshooters); and circus acts. Portrait of Adam Forepaugh on lower wrapper. Small 4to. 32pp. incl. wrappers. Over-print for a show in Taunton, Tues, July 10, (1888).
Condition
Spotting and soiling at edges, otherwise very good.
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