RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM AND BAILEY “GARGANTUA” CIRCUS POSTER.

Following on the heels of the immensely successful Hollywood movie “King Kong,” the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows purchased a gorilla for $10,000 and capitalized on the public’s fascination which invigorated show attendance and their bottom line. “Gargantua” is shown dispatching an unfortunate village warrior on this poster which reads “The Largest Gorilla Ever Exhibited – The World’s Most Terrifying Living Creature!” Copyright by The Strobridge Litho. Co. Cincinnati and New York, circa 1938. SIZE: Image: 41-1/2″ w x 27-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: Near excellent; only minor flaw is a thin white line seen across the word “Largest” which appears to have been made during the printing process. 1-14989 (800-1,200) – Lot 1572

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
	1572	$1,235.00	RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM AND BAILEY “GARGANTUA” CIRCUS POSTER. Following on the heels of the immensely successful Hollywood movie “King Kong,” the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows purchased a gorilla for $10,000 and capitalized on the public’s fascination which invigorated show attendance and their bottom line. “Gargantua” is shown dispatching an unfortunate village warrior on this poster which reads “The Largest Gorilla Ever Exhibited – The World’s Most Terrifying Living Creature!” Copyright by The Strobridge Litho. Co. Cincinnati and New York, circa 1938. SIZE: Image: 41-1/2″ w x 27-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: Near excellent; only minor flaw is a thin white line seen across the word “Largest” which appears to have been made during the printing process. 1-14989 (800-1,200) – Lot 1572 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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RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM AND BAILEY “GARGANTUA” CIRCUS POSTER.