Bound in mission leather and published in 1957, this is the rare and early, 1st edition of "A Pictorial History of the American Circus," by John & Alice Durant.
This fascinating history is one of the best books on the long and visual history of the American Circus. Full of reproduction full-color posters, rare Black and White Photos of circuses and performers as well as reproductions of early broadsides. Stands 11.5" high and 9" wide. Highly collectible!
Included with your purchase is the vintage tin windup toy featured in the pictures. Works, but needs a little TLC when winding and handling it. One of the tassels on the spinning ball is missing. Good sized, at almost 10" tall! (9.75" x 7.75" x 4.25")
*Condition of the book: Some rubbing on leather corners, but otherwise in excellent condition, with hotsell no markings nor any folds on pages.
328 pages
2.7 lbs
Product code: Circus hotsell / Vintage 1957 A Pictorial History of the American Circus / 1st Edition / Leather Bound Book