Condition: Excellent with vibrant colors. Printer/Publisher: Blanchard Press San Francisco. Age: March 22, 1930 originally printed on poster. Size: Poster size 35″x 39″ is wood framed 38″x 43″ with non-reflective glass, weight 20lbs. This rare original AL G. Barnes circus poster printed by Blanchard press in San Francisco is in remarkable condition for an 88 year original old poster. The poster was accompanied by a lower portion add-on describing when and where the circus would be held. It looks as if the top of the poster was a fixed ad printed earlier and the bottom was added for each new city the circus was to perform in. In the case of this poster, the circus was to be held in Baldwin Park, California on Sunday, March 22, 1930. In spite of a drastic train crash in July 1930, The AL. Barnes Circus traveled across the country until 1938 (Circus History. Org). This circus poster was dry mounted. It was also wood framed. And displayed in a controlled environment for 45 years. The item “Antique 1930 Circus Poster AL. G. Barnes Persia & Pagent of Pekin 38x 43 framed” is in sale since Monday, August 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Fairs, Parks & Architecture\Circus & Carnival\Programs & Posters”. The seller is “mom12372″ and is located in Dana Point, California. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Modification Description: Original poster is mounted and framed with non reflective glass.