Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
Sat, Jul 29, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 237
WATKINS, Harvey L. Four Years in Europe. The Barnum & Baile...
Estimate: $250 - $350
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WATKINS, Harvey L. Four Years in Europe. The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth in the Old World. Paris: Author, [1901]. Original grey cloth stamped in gilt. With four folding route maps. Numerous illustrations, from photographs, of circus and sideshow performers, including Frank and Annie Howard (tattooed couple), Annie Jones (bearded lady), Charles Tripp, James Morris (elastic skin man), Jo-Jo; equestrians and aerialists, circus managers and agents, and others. Tall 8vo (10 ? x 7 ??). Dampstaining and spotting to covers slightly affecting contents; SCARCE.
