RARE VTG 1971 Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Big Free Street Parade Circus Poster

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RARE VTG 1971 Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Big Free Street Parade Circus Poster Specs
Year1970's
Print/Poster CodeP-137
ThemeCircus & Carnival
PublisherCourier Litho Company
Country of OriginUnited States
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This is a vintage, 1971 reproduction of the antique, 1913 Barnum and Bailey Circus advertising poster printed by Strobridge Litho Co.Dimensions: Measures approximately 24" x 16"Poster has been rolled up but lies flat and displays great when stretched out as shown in photos. There is very minor chipping along border on lower left-hand corner but no tears nor damage on any part of poster. Overall condition of the poster is excellent especially considering it sat in storage for close to 55 years. There are no major defects and the poster when laid out flat or framed will look awesome!You can read below for more info on the history of this vintage poster."The Barnum & Bailey Big Free Street Parad... is the most magnificent, largest, greatest processional spectacle ever seen given absolutely free at 10 o'clock a.m. preceding the initial exhibition of the greatest show on earth. (Barnum & Bailey Circus) ©1913"To commemorate their 100th anniversary, in 1971, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, produced reissues of some of their select and most famous authentic posters dating from 1883 to the 1930's. There were 30 different posters, and they were advertised as "The only antique posters authorized by the greatest show on earth". They were sold at traveling circus shows, and measured roughly 17" x 24". They were all identified by a number preceded by the letter "P". The numbers ranged from thru . *****These are not the cheap, 'Amazon print outs', but rather 50+ year old VINTAGE posters as I have described.*****I have 25 vintage B&B Circus posters in several different styles. My dad purchased these in 1970-71 and stored them until now.I always combine shipping costs on multiple orders, package with utmost care and ship within 24 hours of receiving payment.THANK YOU :)Mark