Lot 1959
Al G. Barnes Circus. [c. 1938], 20½ x 28 in. Photo offset. Erie Litho & Ptg Co., Erie, PA. Featuring Bert Nelson, "Lord and Master of the Most Savage Jungle Beasts in the Brute Creation!" and his big cats. The top of the poster was reconstructed by pasting Barnes' name over the name of Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. Performers were often lured from one circus to another; Barnes was able to save money by using an already-created poster promoting Nelson. Condition: Professionally restored to A-.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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| Realized $322 |
