Two items. Robinson’s Circus Book is dated 1923 for “100th Annual Tour.” 7.25x10.5” softcover with nice front cover graphics of crowds swarming around circus tents. Contains 24 pages with numerous photos of performers including female bareback horse riders, animal trainers and wide centerfold photo showing all performers. Cover has lt. dust soil with a few lt. handling creases, left side has a light age curl along spine. Fine. Contents show lt. handling wear. Fine. Cole Bros. book is 5.25x11.5” softcover. “Official Route Book Season 1937” with mention of Clyde Beatty and Ken Maynard on cover. Front cover has photos of 2 arenas with circus in town along with multitude of tents. 110 inside pages have nice photos of many performers including Beatty, Maynard, female trapeze acts, clown brigade and cartoon by Emmett Kelly. Many interesting photos of back lot & support staff are also included. Front cover has scattered lt. creasing and lt. wear most noticeable around edges and has pulled totally loose from book. Blank back cover has lt. creasing and a few moisture marks. VG. Contents show lt. aging. Fine. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA. Additional photos online.