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Sat, Nov 18, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 19, 2017 11:00AM EST
Lot 158

William Cooke’s Royal Circus.

Estimate: $200 - $250

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William Cooke’s Royal Circus. Bristol, England, J. G. Powell, 1848. Letterpress broadside with vignette of circus horse with garlands held by cherubs. This benefit performance for Mr. Alfred Cooke features “Tom Thumb,” a two year old equestrian, “The Bottle Imp, or The Winged Demon on his fiery Snorting Steeds,” and others. 29 x 10”. Some soiling and edge faults at bottom. Linen backed. Good.

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