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Barnum's show and circus

Date1890

Names

Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891 (author)

Emrik & Binger (lithographer)

Frederick Warne (Firm) (publisher)

Frederick Warne and Co. (publisher)

Format

Book

Subject

Pictorial works

Medium

Undefined

Dimensions23 cm, 30Pages (9 1/16 in.)

Language

ProvenanceGift of Vera Ries

CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession Number37131009543307D

Dewey NumberBI BAR (DRAWER FOLIO)

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