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Sale 88
The Manuscripts, Collectibles and Space Auction
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Lot 143 |
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Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor) (1810-1891) American showman, businessman, and philanthropist; founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Autograph document signed, on a blue slip of paper, one page, 3½ x 4", New York, c. 1841. Being an admission ticket/pass, "No. 3" to Barnum's American Museum: " American Museum / Admit this party / to my private Box / P.T. Barnum." Attractively matted with two small, reproduced color promotional posters for Barnum's Greatest Show on Earth; and a brief typed biographical history. Framed to an overall size of 20 x 15". Very good.
Barnum's American Museum was located at the corner of Broadway and Ann Street in New York City, from 1841 to 1865. In 1865 the museum burned to the ground and never reopened.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$120 |
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Barnum, Phineas T (1810-1891) American showman and businessman, best remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Autograph letter signed ("P.T.Barnum"), on his embossed personal stationery, 2 pp., 7 x 4½ in., Iranistan, Bridgeport, CT, August 7, 1851. To "Friend Roberts." Headed Confidential, Barnum writes: "I feel deeply interested (though not pecuniarily to the amount of a farthing) in the introduction of the 'Fire Annihilator,' into this country. From what I have read and heard from eye-witnesses I am convinced it is the greatest invention of the age. If you will 'post up' yourself and render on the subject, you will greatly subserve the cause of humanity, and I think the subject will prove interesting. I have been laying off here in the quiet since the termination of the Lind enterprise and I have fully determined to rest tranquil the rest of my life unless I get starved into active business again. Call on me as you come this way…" This is one of the few letters that refer to the Jenny Lind Tour of 1850. Great content. Light age toning. Center fold. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
Paul C. Richards Autographs, 1985.
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$420 |
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Barnum, Phineas T. Autograph letter signed, on personal red embossed stationery, one page, 7 x 4½ in., Waldermere, Bridgeport, Ct., January 2, 1889. To the Editor of Youth's Companion. Barnum writes: "My dear Sir-I take the liberty of sending you a copy of our Route Book. It was written by & for our employees & contains simply the real facts. It struck me that one of your writers might compile some statistics therefrom that your young (and some old) readers would stare at. Those on pages 82 & 83, fairly make one tremble. We expect to be with you for a few days in early summer. I hope this winter to be able to write & send you for inspection some interesting recollections of prominent leaders whom I have met in the old and the new world…" Light age toning. Center fold. Fine.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
Paul C. Richards Autographs, 1985.
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$418 |
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