The Telescoping Tableaus: An Historical Note on the Big Circus Parade Wagons of the 1870's
by Conover, Richard E
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
Xenia OH: Author, 1956. Brief account of these elaborate circus wagons, which extended from 15 to 30 feet in height for parade purposes, collapsing for transit; their day was finished by the advent of the telephone & telegraph, whose wires blocked their way. Stapled pamphlet, off-white covers titled in red & green. Worn; front cover creased, rear cover dented & marred as if this were the bottom item in a heavy stack placed upon gravel, minor stains; some of the dents reach the inner pages. Text clean; 16 typescript pages plus inner covers; b/w photos.. First Edition. Staple Bound Pamphlet. Good. 5¾" by 8¾".
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookworks MWABA, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- r1094
- Title
- The Telescoping Tableaus: An Historical Note on the Big Circus Parade Wagons of the 1870's
- Author
- Conover, Richard E
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Author
- Place of Publication
- Xenia OH
- Date Published
- 1956
- Keywords
- Circus, Horse-drawn Wagons, Parades, Public Entertainment
- Size
- 5¾" by 8¾"
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Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
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About the Seller
Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
Biblio member since 2006
Beloit, Wisconsin
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- First Edition
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