"RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED SHOWS - GARGANTUA THE GREAT" CIRCUS GORILLA POSTER.
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Winning Bid:
$222.74
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
Vertical format 19.75x27.75" half-sheet printed by The Strobridge Litho. Co., of Cincinnati, OH and New York, NY. c. 1938. Poster features stunning images of "Gargantua - The Largest And Fiercest Gorilla Ever Brought Before The Eyes Of Civilized Man!" Gargantua was a captive lowland gorilla famous in his lifetime (1929-1949) and was credited w/saving Ringling Bros. from bankruptcy. An acid scar on his face gave him a fierce expression, and circus management attracted attention by emphasizing his alleged hatred of humans. Poster has been mounted to board and has some scattered moisture staining along margins, along w/some edge tears along bottom. Top margin has repaired 7.25" tear that extends into image area. VG overall.
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