Escape into the magic of the circus with this original program from the legendary Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth , printed in Buffalo, USA, by The Courier Co. for the Parisian performances of November 30, 1901, at the Champ de Mars. A fascinating record of the famous American circus's first European tour, it evokes the era when exotic menageries, clown ladies, acrobats, and champion equestrians captivated audiences. Illustrated with a wealth of spectacular scenes, this blue sheet immerses the collector in the extravagance and enchantment of the Belle Époque.
✦ Origin: Paris, Champ-de-Mars ✦ Estimated period: 1901 ✦ Dimensions: 38 × 26 cm ✦ Material: Blue monochrome printed paper ✦ Condition: Complete, first two pages detached and split, small tears and marks, paper yellowed but not missing
A rare record of the world's greatest show, ideal for a collection of fairground art or printed curiosities.
