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P. T. Barnum

P. T. Barnum

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P. T. Barnum

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 7.5, October 20, 1890. Letter to F. J. Griffin. In full: “Yours recd just at 4 am starting for home at Bridgeport Conn. Funny Stories told by P. T. Barnum retails at 50 cts paper covers published by Boutledge & Sons, 7 Lafayette Place, New York City. Lion Jack & Jack in the Jungle-2 separate books published by G. W. Billingham 33 W 23d St. New York City. ‘Dollars and Sense’ is just being issued by the Peoples Publishing Co, Chicago, sold only by subscription.” Matted and framed with a portrait of Barnum and a colorful 1927 Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey tour schedule to an overall size of 20 x 22. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some light toning to left side from old tape. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #434 - Ended August 13, 2014





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