The Ricky Jay Collection

The Ricky Jay Collection

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Mr. Crossman | The greatest performance seen in Manchester

Auction Closed

October 28, 08:54 PM GMT

Estimate

800 - 1,200 USD

Lot Details

Description

Mr. Crossman

For the Benefit of… [Manchester?]: J. Harrop, 1799


Broadside (745 x 245 mm). Numerous fonts; old folds and creases, one or two marginal chips, a few stray spots and stains. 


"Mr. Crossman will, in a surprizing [sic] manner leap over Two Garters. (each one fourteen feet high) In going once round the circle…" (title). 

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