Lot 43
Barnum, Phineas Taylor. (1810-1891) American
Circus man, founder "Barnum & Bailey Circus." Inscribed Visiting Card
Signed. Approximately 3½ x 2¼", on cream card stock, with
Barnum's decorative blind embossed monogram at upper left. Interesting and
attractive card which finds the circus impresario wining-and-dining the
representative of the King of Siam. Barnum has inscribed the card above and
below his printed name: "Admit Consul General for Siam & friend -- (2) ...
including seats in Editorial Box P.T. Barnum." Mounting traces on verso.
Estimated Value $250-375.
Acquired from Doris Harris, 10/75.