Rare Early Circus Advertising Postcards, Cordona and His Lions, 6 Different 1907-08, Advertising
$449.00
Here is a very rare set of early circus postcards. Six different cards. "The Latest European Sensation, Cordona and His Lions." These are advertising postcards that were handed out in cities where they were performing. At the bottom is "Week of..........." with a blank to fill in a date and location. All six have a common reverse, showing a majestic lion.
Stated at the bottom of each card is, "Incomparable and Unapproachable. Not a Revolting Exhibition but the Most Refined, Sensational, and Original Animal Act in Existence."
The front photos are lithographed. The lion head on the reverse is engraved in wonderful detail.
The cards are all in mint, unused condition. They have strong corners for the most part, with a few blunt here and there. One card has a small bit of scraped paper in the margin.
No dates on these, but research has shown this company was touring the USA in 1907-08. I have seen early circus advertising cards go for $200 each, and these being European are much more unusual. Much cheaper here.
As with all my single postcards, only pay shipping on the first one. Additional cards ship for free.
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As always, buy more than one item from my shop and I'll combine the shipping. I don't make a profit on shipping like some sellers do. However, etsy's calculator doesn't always do well with combined shipping, so you may get a partial refund on shipping fees.
Keep in mind that many of my items are one-of-a-kind, and I have local customers looking at them. If you buy something that has just sold locally and wasn't yet removed, the order will be cancelled and your full payment returned to you, unless I have a similar item in stock. You can always contact me before your purchase to confirm the item is still available.
Stated at the bottom of each card is, "Incomparable and Unapproachable. Not a Revolting Exhibition but the Most Refined, Sensational, and Original Animal Act in Existence."
The front photos are lithographed. The lion head on the reverse is engraved in wonderful detail.
The cards are all in mint, unused condition. They have strong corners for the most part, with a few blunt here and there. One card has a small bit of scraped paper in the margin.
No dates on these, but research has shown this company was touring the USA in 1907-08. I have seen early circus advertising cards go for $200 each, and these being European are much more unusual. Much cheaper here.
As with all my single postcards, only pay shipping on the first one. Additional cards ship for free.
For more great items from Dayspring Collectibles, click this link to go to our main shop page: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dayspringcollectible
As always, buy more than one item from my shop and I'll combine the shipping. I don't make a profit on shipping like some sellers do. However, etsy's calculator doesn't always do well with combined shipping, so you may get a partial refund on shipping fees.
Keep in mind that many of my items are one-of-a-kind, and I have local customers looking at them. If you buy something that has just sold locally and wasn't yet removed, the order will be cancelled and your full payment returned to you, unless I have a similar item in stock. You can always contact me before your purchase to confirm the item is still available.