(Mammals, Exotic Exhibitions) | A group of six handbills and broadsides

(Mammals, Exotic Exhibitions)

A group of six handbills and broadsides. [Various places, ca. 1821–1844]

Lot includes: (Bear). Tom & Jerry. Philip Quarl; or The Bear, The Dog, and The Monkey. [London]: Giendinning, 1822. Broadside (558 x 226 mm). Woodcut vignette of a bear, fighting pirate, and child, text printed in four columns. — (Elephants, et al.). Van Amburgh’s Astounding and Intellectual Elephant … London: Fairnbrother, 1839. Broadside (335 x 420 mm). Two woodcut vignettes of trained elephants; old folds, some foxing and soiling, trimmed close, remnants of adhesive and paper on verso. — (Giraffe). The Giraffes, are at 209, Regent Street. [London: N.p., N.d.]. Handbill (65 x 189 mm). Letterpress text mounted on card. — (Orangutan). China Embassy. Ouran Outang. This Rare Animal, the first and only one of his Species… London: W. Glindon, [N.d.]. Handbill (265 x 225 mm). Printed recto and verso, numerous fonts; marginal soiling and chips, primarily closed tear at bottom, small hole costing two or so letters. — (Orangutan). Living Orang Outang!! In the United States, and the largest ever imported… [Massachusetts: N.p., ca. 1844]. Broadside (320 x 152 mm). Woodcut vignette of orangutan and palm trees, tipped onto card; old folds, a few small holes, marginal chips, pencil annotations. — (Reindeer, et al.). One of the Hudson's Bay Company's Ships arrived in the River last week, having on Board, Two Beautiful Rein Deer… London: Tyler and Honeyman, ca. 1821. Handbill (220 x 190 mm). Numerous fonts, mounted on card; creasing, small marginal hole. 

Group lots not subject to return. 

Orangutans, bears, trained elephants, and more!