Lot 1957
Al G. Barnes And Sells-Floto Combined Circus. [said to be 1937], 19½ x 28 in. Photo offset. Erie Litho & Ptg Co., Erie, PA. Featuring Bert Nelson, "World's Greatest Wild Animal Trainer," and a beautiful, snarling tiger. Condition: Professionally restored to A-. The tiger is especially well executed; its coloring is rich and its eyes are prettier than Nelson's! Al G. Barnes and Sells-Floto had both been in business since 1906. When they joined forces in 1935, they became one of the premier train circuses in the west, but like so many other circuses during the Great Depression, they folded in 1938.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized $207 |
