LOT OF 6 CIRCUS POSTERS.

1) Cole Bros. Circus poster with illustration of circus clown captioned “America’s Favorite Show”. 2) Sells Brothers’ circus poster titled “Jockey Races by Gentleman Riders”. Illustration of jockeys and their horses entering the final turn under the big top. Caption reads “These Races Like Those of Our Lady Jockeys are Genuine, are Given on Thorough-Breds of Noted Speed & Never Fail to Arouse the Spectators to the Utmost Pitch of Enthusiasm”. The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin., N.Y., Lon., Circa 1893. 3) Scarce Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus poster titled “Nepal”. Captioned “The Maharajah’s Regal Reception For Frank Buck on his Triumphant Return From the Jungle” with Frank atop a bull elephant leading a cast of hundreds. This poster retains the lower date sheet for their performance in Milwaukee. Copyright The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York. 4) Christy Bros. Wild Animal Show circus poster. Illustration of a throng of attendees captivated by exotic animals in circus wagons. Riverside Print Co., Chicago & Milwaukee. 5) Hagenbeck-Wallace Wild Animal circus poster with illustration of Capt. Beatty attempting to tame 40 lions simultaneously. 6) Sells-Floto Circus poster with clown graphic captioned “Mammoth Menagerie” Illinois Litho. Co., Chicago, circa 1931. SIZE: Images are: 1) 41-1/2″ w x 27″ h. 2) 30-1/4″ w x 40-1/2″ h. 3) Poster image 41-1/4″ w x 28″ h; Overall: 41-1/4″ w x 36-1/2″ h. 4) 40-7/8″ w x 27-1/2″ h. 5) 39″ w x 26″ h. 6) 41-1/2″ w x 27-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: 1) Very good; a few tiny margin tears; 5″ tear at top left corner; subtle wear to fold lines; couple tiny scuffs top right corner. 2) Near excellent; only miniscule wear to horizontal fold line. 3) Near excellent; negligible fold lines. 4) Very good to excellent; light wear to fold lines; bottom margin has two vertical tears, one extends 2″ and the other 5″ which appears to have had cellophane tape reinforcement from the reverse. 5) Very good to excellent; close examination reveals some vertical ripples through Capt. Beatty and lions immediately to his left. 6) Very good; poster has moderate rippling throughout; bottom margin not skinned but does retain remnants of a former date sheet. 1-14967 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1575

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1575	$1,049.75	LOT OF 6 CIRCUS POSTERS. 1) Cole Bros. Circus poster with illustration of circus clown captioned “America’s Favorite Show”. 2) Sells Brothers’ circus poster titled “Jockey Races by Gentleman Riders”. Illustration of jockeys and their horses entering the final turn under the big top. Caption reads “These Races Like Those of Our Lady Jockeys are Genuine, are Given on Thorough-Breds of Noted Speed & Never Fail to Arouse the Spectators to the Utmost Pitch of Enthusiasm”. The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin., N.Y., Lon., Circa 1893. 3) Scarce Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus poster titled “Nepal”. Captioned “The Maharajah’s Regal Reception For Frank Buck on his Triumphant Return From the Jungle” with Frank atop a bull elephant leading a cast of hundreds. This poster retains the lower date sheet for their performance in Milwaukee. Copyright The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York. 4) Christy Bros. Wild Animal Show circus poster. Illustration of a throng of attendees captivated by exotic animals in circus wagons. Riverside Print Co., Chicago & Milwaukee. 5) Hagenbeck-Wallace Wild Animal circus poster with illustration of Capt. Beatty attempting to tame 40 lions simultaneously. 6) Sells-Floto Circus poster with clown graphic captioned “Mammoth Menagerie” Illinois Litho. Co., Chicago, circa 1931. SIZE: Images are: 1) 41-1/2″ w x 27″ h. 2) 30-1/4″ w x 40-1/2″ h. 3) Poster image 41-1/4″ w x 28″ h; Overall: 41-1/4″ w x 36-1/2″ h. 4) 40-7/8″ w x 27-1/2″ h. 5) 39″ w x 26″ h. 6) 41-1/2″ w x 27-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: 1) Very good; a few tiny margin tears; 5″ tear at top left corner; subtle wear to fold lines; couple tiny scuffs top right corner. 2) Near excellent; only miniscule wear to horizontal fold line. 3) Near excellent; negligible fold lines. 4) Very good to excellent; light wear to fold lines; bottom margin has two vertical tears, one extends 2″ and the other 5″ which appears to have had cellophane tape reinforcement from the reverse. 5) Very good to excellent; close examination reveals some vertical ripples through Capt. Beatty and lions immediately to his left. 6) Very good; poster has moderate rippling throughout; bottom margin not skinned but does retain remnants of a former date sheet. 1-14967 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1575 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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LOT OF 6 CIRCUS POSTERS.