The flyer includes a portion of the book's preface, a partial list of the chapters with sub-headings, and descriptions of the topics included.
(Redfield may have timed the book's December release to coincide with the gift-giving season.) On another page the heading states, "Please preserve this till the Agent picks it up to-morrow." Presumably the books were delivered directly to the subscriber's address. The front page of the flyer includes spaces for the subscriber's name, residence (address), and number of copies desired. Barnum, Written by Himself, at $1.25 a copy. The single-fold, four-panel document was distributed in advance of the release to seek subscribers (purchasers) for The Life of P.T. Show more Promotional flyer from 1855 announcing the soon-to-be-released autobiography of P.
Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.Promotional flyer from 1855 announcing the soon-to-be-released autobiography of P. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. 8vo, 879pp., bibliography, b&w illustrations. Very Good, brown binding with stamped ornate design on front boards, title and publisher info on spine, previous owner info in ink on front free endpapers of both volumes else unmarked, deckle fore-edge and bottom text block edge, few soiled spots to top text block edge, sunning to pages, some discoloration and scattered foxing to front/back matters, binding solid and sturdy, slightly starting hinge at page 520/521,light shelf wear, moderate use/handling marks to boards, some scattered foxing to some pages of Volume 2, crease to bottom corners of most pages Volume 2, few soiled stains top edge of few pages Volume 2, discoloration to pages 456/457, moisture damage and soiled spots spine top and top rear board Volume 2, light scattered foxing to text block edges, without Dust wrapper.
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