The Ricky Jay Collection

The Ricky Jay Collection

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(Russian Circus) | Horsemanship in 19th Century Russia

Auction Closed

October 28, 08:54 PM GMT

Estimate

800 - 1,200 USD

Lot Details

Description

(Russian Circus)

[Russian circus poster]. N.p., 1834


Letterpress playbill (440 x 280 mm). Large engraved vignette depicting equestrian performers, printed in Russian, bottom and right margins untrimmed; two small holes to left margin.


A handsome broadside depicting six riders upon two horses, with attractive Cyrillic type.

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