First Edition. The first quarter of
this book (38 pages) is commentary on circus acts and history. The
last 3/4 is marvellous full-page b/w drawings. No pagination. Read
more about: tumblers, butting goat, Joe Jackson, Alois Peters,
Flying Concellos, trapezists, drollery, tight-rope walker, Cirque d'
Hiver, Canadian Wonders, and hand-springs.
Condition:
Very Good, with no dustjacket. Cover somewhat worn. Internally
sound, but some foxing of the pages due to age. Sticker on inside
front cover confirming the book was "Gifted from Ex Libris Martin
Burton".
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