[Rarebooks] FS: P. T. Barnum Letter

[Charles Agvent]

BARNUM,  P.  T.  AUTOGRAPH   LETTER  SIGNED  (ALS)  matted  with a
portrait.  Bridgeport,  CT:  29  Aug. 1866. A  one-page  letter  (5" x
7-3/4")  nicely double-matted with a large modern glossy  photographic
reproduction  of an old photograph of Barnum to an overall size of 18"
x  14".  Explanation of how much he charges for lectures. In part:  "I
did  not  get your first letter. I shall be lecturing West  (Illonois,
etc.)  till  middle Dec. Expect I may lecture for you after  that  but
cannot  decide  till after I have tried it in Nov. for my  throat  may
give  out. Terms $100 and a part of expenses-- what part would  depend
upon  whether  I give any other lecture on the route." SIGNED  "P.  T.
Barnum."  Normal  creases from folding. Few minor stains.  Attractive.
                                                                $850.00
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