Auction Date:2011 Dec 07 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Scarce TLS signed “Barnum & Bailey by Otto Ringling,” one page, 8.5 x 11, ornate and colorful Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth letterhead, May 13, 1909. Letter to Major G. W. ‘Pawnee Bill’ Lillie. In full: “We herewith acknowledge receipt of check dated May 10th for $1,000.00, payment on contract, for which accept our thanks. Let us know if receipts are to be made out in your name also if you will mail checks direct to us weekly instead of placing to our credit at Chatham Bank, New York. Either way is agreeable to us. Probably as you have started to mail to us direct it will be best to continue that way.” Under his signature, Ringling adds a handwritten postscript which reads, “If you think it necessary to send you receipts signed Ringling Bros I will sign them special that way next time including the above. Otto R.” Intersecting folds, one through first letter of signature, scattered light toning and soiling, slight feathering to portions of signature, and an ink blot under signature, otherwise fine condition. Around this time, Lillie hired performers from a variety of backgrounds for his own Wild West Show. This letter may be reference to a payment for talent. Great association between two unique showmen, and the first Otto Ringling we have offered.
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