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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 67943
A letter to an associate regarding photographs of him for sale from
his copy of Life magazine
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$1,600.00
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$1,280.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/08/1858 - HFSID 1892
Barnum handwrote, dated and signed this letter in New York in 1858 to D. H.
Humphrey, writing that he will "hasten to comply with your
request".
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$700.00
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$595.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/14/1883 - HFSID 286033
The great showman will send a bear and hyena that died at his circus'
winter quarters to his taxidermist to be mounted or "skeletonized" for display
at Tufts' Barnum Museum and mentions Jumbo, the giant elephant that the
recipient will preserve less than three years later
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$14,000.00
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$11,200.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/31/1884 - HFSID 254622
Mentioning Madison Square Garden and his White Elephant Jumbo.
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$3,000.00
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$2,400.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/23/1886 - HFSID 102569
A letter to his friend, saying that him and his wife are stay at the
Murray Hill Hotel but that they are both weak and old, "So excuse
brevity"
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$1,500.00
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$1,200.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/21/1861 - HFSID 345626
The showman and performer signed this handwritten letter asking for a
referral concerning Julia Embree
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$1,500.00
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$1,200.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/07/1876 - HFSID 41695
Barnum handwrote, signed and dated this letter to his cousin the Reverend
George Emerson from Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1876. In it, he talks about
Emerson's upcoming trip to Europe.
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$1,500.00
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$1,200.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/06/1871 - HFSID 254644
The master showman writes of a visit by his friend Horace Greeley.
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$4,000.00
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$3,200.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/17/1853 - HFSID 43809
Barnum handwrote, signed and dated this short letter in 1853 in Bridgeport,
Connecticut. In it, he writes William C. Bryant that he will "with pleasure
accede to your request".
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$1,200.00
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$960.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/23/1856 - HFSID 2163
Barnum handwrote and signed this letter, expressing worry about his finances,
from New York in 1856. This letter was written one year after he retired from
show business and one year before resuming his career because of his debts; it
offers a glimpse into a rare year when Barnum wasn't the most famous huckster
and showman in the world.
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$1,500.00
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$1,200.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/30/1886 - HFSID 17662
Barnum handwrote, signed and dated this letter from Bridgeport, Connecticut
in 1886. He wrote this letter to inform E. W. Harral that his family will
"with pleasure take an outside bath house for the season". This letter is
on imprinted Waldemere stationery, the name of his mansion in Bridgeport and is
accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Framed in Gallery of History
style.
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$1,800.00
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$1,440.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/12/1889 - HFSID 41360
Barnum handwrote, signed and dated this letter in 1889, two years before his
death, to his partner James Bailey. In it, he discusses taking their Circus to
Europe and gripes about "the strain and worry of two sea voyages in
winter".
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$4,000.00
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$3,200.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/21/1887 - HFSID 345092
The famous showman and circus owner pens a letter to his biographer Mr. Bonnelle
alluding to a newspaper article and the importance of the press. He also thanks him for
his generosity
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$1,500.00
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$1,200.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/02/1872 - HFSID 4176
Barnum handwrote, signed and dated this letter from Bridgeport, Connecticut
in 1872. In it, Barnum tells the recipient that his children have returned
safely home after a visit and of the wonderful care they were given while they
were away. It's a rare look at Barnum the family man instead of Barnum the
showman.
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$1,800.00
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$1,440.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/19/1888 - HFSID 13972
Barnum handwrote, signed and dated this letter from Bridgeport, Connecticut
in 1888 to his grandson "Dear Old Henry", who had moved away. This tender
letter contrasts with Barnum's more well-known public persona as a huckster and
showman.
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$1,500.00
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$1,200.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/05/1876 - HFSID 274061
A letter to a friend, asking about his relationship with a Rev.
Johnson of Ohio
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$1,200.00
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$960.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/13/1852 - HFSID 84747
The circus showman writes to Rufus Griswold at Illustrated News,
asking him to write an article in praise of his new paper
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$4,000.00
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$3,200.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 7/2 - HFSID 265836
A letter from Barnum to a friend, saying that his wife would love to
have them as guests after he returns from a trip
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$2,400.00
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$1,920.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/03/1869 - HFSID 154637
Barnum signs his name to a fan "Truly yours", and dates it
1869
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$600.00
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$510.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/04/1860 - HFSID 42259
Barnum handwrote, dated and signed this note in 1860 to let someone know that
he will "hasten to comply with your request".
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$600.00
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$510.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/08/1883 - HFSID 51949
The circus showman signs a brief note saying that he doesn't do
public speaking "any more"
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$800.00
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$680.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 07/02/1870 - HFSID 27344
Barnum signed and dated this card "Your's" in Bridgeport,
Connecticut in 1870.
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$600.00
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$510.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 11/26/1850 - HFSID 48416
A note from Barnum, sending a check to Messers Roberts &
Garfield
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$1,200.00
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$960.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH PASS SIGNED 04/11/1885 - HFSID 67836
An autograph pass from Barnum to the Madison Square exhibition for
the "best reserved seats" or his private box, if necessary
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$1,400.00
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$1,120.00 |
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P.T. BARNUM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 01/20/1865 - HFSID 36341
Card signed "Truly Yours" by Barnum in Bridgeport in 1865.
This card is printed with "Be an off-handed man; make a bargain at once" at
top.
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$500.00
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$425.00 |
