Ink signature, “With author’s compliments, P. T. Barnum, London, Dec. 31st, 1889,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 slip evidently clipped from a book. Framed to an overall size of 6 x 5. In fine, clean condition. In the year of signing, the famed showman, who had merged operations with James Bailey earlier in the decade, accompanied the circus on its tour of Europe. R&R COA.
