Vintage c. 1927 The AL. G. Barnes Big 4 Ring Wild Animal Circus Winter Quarters Baldwin Park, Calif Envelope UNUSED
An original Al G. Barnes Big 4 Ring Wild Animal Circus envelope often collected as a piece of vintage circus ephemera or a postal history cachet dates back to around 1927 to the early 1930s. It marks a significant transition period when one of America's most famous wild animal shows moved its permanent winter headquarters to the San Gabriel Valley. The stationery typically features vibrant, detailed stone lithograph or color-printed graphics. The design traditionally showcases a roaring lion riding on the back of a galloping horse, flanked by fierce tiger portraits and a central photo portrait of the founder, Alpheus George Barnes Stonehouse. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
Dimensions: 3-5/8" x 6.5"
Condition: Excellent Unused Condition
An original Al G. Barnes Big 4 Ring Wild Animal Circus envelope often collected as a piece of vintage circus ephemera or a postal history cachet dates back to around 1927 to the early 1930s. It marks a significant transition period when one of America's most famous wild animal shows moved its permanent winter headquarters to the San Gabriel Valley. The stationery typically features vibrant, detailed stone lithograph or color-printed graphics. The design traditionally showcases a roaring lion riding on the back of a galloping horse, flanked by fierce tiger portraits and a central photo portrait of the founder, Alpheus George Barnes Stonehouse. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
Dimensions: 3-5/8" x 6.5"
Condition: Excellent Unused Condition