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Sep 24, 2022 12:00PM EDT
The Zweifel Circus Collection
Our September sale features the remarkable circus archives of John & Jan Zweifel. Lifelong circus fans and collectors, the Zweifels' archives were home to tens of thousands of documents, photographs, and relics, including correspondence and memorabilia, as well as circus and wild west costumes, posters, and banners. Prices Realized
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![[WIZARD OF OZ]. MGM Pictures Engagement Pass issued to Col....](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377158.jpeg?t=1VSMdw)
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![[POSEY, Jake (1863-195?)]. A biographical manuscript by Jam...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377164.jpeg?t=1VSMdx)
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![[DIVING]. SORCHO, Louis. Group of letters of recommendation...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377167.jpeg?t=1VSMdx)
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![[R.B.B.B.]. Eight Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Christmas ...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377183.jpeg?t=1VSMdy)
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![[CIRCUS?WIRTH-WELBY COOKE]. Archive of May Wirth, Wirth Bro...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377201.jpeg?t=1VSMdz)
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![[CLOWNING]. TOY, John. Portfolio of clown productions with ...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377203.jpeg?t=1VSMdz)
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![[MINSTRELSY]. Collection of photographs and ephemera. Ameri...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377213.jpeg?t=1VSMdA)
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![[CIRCUS POSTCARDS]. Fantastic collection of golden age circ...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377216.jpeg?t=1VSMdA)
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![[STRONGMEN]. Six French postcards. Circa 1910s. Six portrai...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377222.jpeg?t=1VSMdA)
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![[STRONGMEN]. Six French postcards. Circa 1910s. Six postcar...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377223.jpeg?t=1VSMdB)
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![[POSTCARDS]. Trained / acrobatic dog acts. Six circus postc...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377224.jpeg?t=1VSMdB)
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![[POSTCARDS]. Trained / acrobatic dog acts. Six circus postc...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377225.jpeg?t=1VSMdB)
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![[TRAINED PIGS]. Fred?s Pigs. Brochure and two photographs. ...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3537/35377179.jpeg?t=1VSMdy)
Auction Description
Our September sale features the remarkable circus archives of John & Jan Zweifel. Lifelong circus fans and collectors, the Zweifels' archives were home to tens of thousands of documents, photographs, and relics, including correspondence and memorabilia, as well as circus and wild west costumes, posters, and banners. Among the featured lots will be objects and documents from the life and career of Tom Thumb and Buffalo Bill, as well as P.T. Barnum, and nearly every "greatest show on earth" of the last century.
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| $0 | 25.00 |
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
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| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
